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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.68, 284.06 and 174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.68, 284.06 and 174.08 is: 260.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.68 : 284.06 = 174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.68/284.06 = 174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.68x = 284.06 × 174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.68x = 49,450.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,450.31/189.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.71

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