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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.64, 284.51 and 181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.64, 284.51 and 181.04 is: 271.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.64 : 284.51 = 181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.64/284.51 = 181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.64x = 284.51 × 181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.64x = 51,506.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,506.72/189.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.60

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