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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.89, 283.41 and 177.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.89, 283.41 and 177.59 is: 265.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.89 : 283.41 = 177.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.89/283.41 = 177.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.89x = 283.41 × 177.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.89x = 50,330.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,330.78/189.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.05

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