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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.66, 284.82 and 179.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.66, 284.82 and 179.93 is: 270.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.66 : 284.82 = 179.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.66/284.82 = 179.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.66x = 284.82 × 179.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.66x = 51,246.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,246.24/189.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.20

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