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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.74, 284.71 and 186.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.74, 284.71 and 186.35 is: 279.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.74 : 284.71 = 186.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.74/284.71 = 186.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.74x = 284.71 × 186.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.74x = 53,053.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,053.35/189.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.62

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