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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.95, 283.15 and 179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.95, 283.15 and 179.69 is: 267.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.95 : 283.15 = 179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.95/283.15 = 179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.95x = 283.15 × 179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.95x = 50,876.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,876.91/189.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.85

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