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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.72, 284.82 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.72, 284.82 and 179.64 is: 269.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.72 : 284.82 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.72/284.82 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.72x = 284.82 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.72x = 51,165.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,165.06/189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.69

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