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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.93, 285 and 179.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.93, 285 and 179.61 is: 269.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.93 : 285 = 179.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.93/285 = 179.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.93x = 285 × 179.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.93x = 51,188.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,188.85/189.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.51

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