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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.87, 283.36 and 185.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.87, 283.36 and 185.01 is: 276.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.87 : 283.36 = 185.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.87/283.36 = 185.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.87x = 283.36 × 185.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.87x = 52,424.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,424.43/189.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.11

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