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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.64, 284.58 and 184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.64, 284.58 and 184.06 is: 276.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.64 : 284.58 = 184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.64/284.58 = 184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.64x = 284.58 × 184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.64x = 52,379.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,379.79/189.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.21

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