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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.72, 283.13 and 184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.72, 283.13 and 184.86 is: 275.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.72 : 283.13 = 184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.72/283.13 = 184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.72x = 283.13 × 184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.72x = 52,339.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,339.41/189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.88

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