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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.93, 285.24 and 175.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.93, 285.24 and 175.47 is: 263.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.93 : 285.24 = 175.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.93/285.24 = 175.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.93x = 285.24 × 175.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.93x = 50,051.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,051.06/189.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.52

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