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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.63, 260.13 and 184.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.63, 260.13 and 184.83 is: 253.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.63 : 260.13 = 184.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.63/260.13 = 184.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.63x = 260.13 × 184.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.63x = 48,079.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,079.83/189.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.55

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