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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.68, 284.52 and 177.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.68, 284.52 and 177.80 is: 266.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.68 : 284.52 = 177.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.68/284.52 = 177.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.68x = 284.52 × 177.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.68x = 50,587.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,587.66/189.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.70

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