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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189, 283.58 and 140.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189, 283.58 and 140.84 is: 211.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 283.58 = 140.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/283.58 = 140.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 283.58 × 140.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 39,939.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,939.41/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.32

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