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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.86, 283.38 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.86, 283.38 and 176.50 is: 263.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.86 : 283.38 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.86/283.38 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.86x = 283.38 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.86x = 50,016.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,016.57/189.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.44

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