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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.88, 261.78 and 179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.88, 261.78 and 179.28 is: 247.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.88 : 261.78 = 179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.88/261.78 = 179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.88x = 261.78 × 179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.88x = 46,931.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,931.92/189.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.17

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