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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.03, 283.40 and 97.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.03, 283.40 and 97.81 is: 146.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.03 : 283.40 = 97.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.03/283.40 = 97.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.03x = 283.40 × 97.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.03x = 27,718.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,718.52/189.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.63

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