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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.72, 284.19 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.72, 284.19 and 176.04 is: 263.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.72 : 284.19 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.72/284.19 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.72x = 284.19 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.72x = 50,028.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,028.81/189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.70

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