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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.88, 286.01 and 187.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.88, 286.01 and 187.36 is: 282.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.88 : 286.01 = 187.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.88/286.01 = 187.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.88x = 286.01 × 187.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.88x = 53,586.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,586.83/189.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.21

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