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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.74, 263.04 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.74, 263.04 and 183.06 is: 253.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.74 : 263.04 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.74/263.04 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.74x = 263.04 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.74x = 48,152.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,152.10/189.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.79

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