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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.73, 284.58 and 184.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.73, 284.58 and 184.60 is: 276.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.73 : 284.58 = 184.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.73/284.58 = 184.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.73x = 284.58 × 184.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.73x = 52,532.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,532.76/189.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.89

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