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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.83, 262.22 and 179.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.83, 262.22 and 179.97 is: 248.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.83 : 262.22 = 179.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.83/262.22 = 179.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.83x = 262.22 × 179.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.83x = 47,192.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,192.18/189.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.61

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