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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.14, 283.01 and 118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.14, 283.01 and 118.80 is: 177.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.14 : 283.01 = 118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.14/283.01 = 118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.14x = 283.01 × 118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.14x = 33,620.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,620.99/189.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.76

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