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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189, 283.66 and 116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189, 283.66 and 116.92 is: 175.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 283.66 = 116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/283.66 = 116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 283.66 × 116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 33,165.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,165.53/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.48

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