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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.76, 284.78 and 188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.76, 284.78 and 188.24 is: 282.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.76 : 284.78 = 188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.76/284.78 = 188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.76x = 284.78 × 188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.76x = 53,606.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,606.99/189.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.50

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