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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.91, 282.51 and 187.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.91, 282.51 and 187.89 is: 279.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.91 : 282.51 = 187.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.91/282.51 = 187.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.91x = 282.51 × 187.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.91x = 53,080.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,080.80/189.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.51

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