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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.89, 285.16 and 175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.89, 285.16 and 175.68 is: 263.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.89 : 285.16 = 175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.89/285.16 = 175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.89x = 285.16 × 175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.89x = 50,096.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,096.91/189.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.82

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