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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.18, 283.41 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.18, 283.41 and 146.22 is: 219.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.18 : 283.41 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.18/283.41 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.18x = 283.41 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.18x = 41,440.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,440.21/189.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.05

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