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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.66, 282.95 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.66, 282.95 and 179.40 is: 267.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.66 : 282.95 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.66/282.95 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.66x = 282.95 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.66x = 50,761.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,761.68/189.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.65

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