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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.86, 263.25 and 183.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.86, 263.25 and 183.65 is: 254.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.86 : 263.25 = 183.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.86/263.25 = 183.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.86x = 263.25 × 183.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.86x = 48,344.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,344.55/189.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.64

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