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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.92, 286.24 and 185.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.92, 286.24 and 185.60 is: 279.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.92 : 286.24 = 185.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.92/286.24 = 185.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.92x = 286.24 × 185.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.92x = 53,126.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,126.14/189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.73

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