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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.19, 283.79 and 141.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.19, 283.79 and 141.13 is: 211.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.19 : 283.79 = 141.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.19/283.79 = 141.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.19x = 283.79 × 141.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.19x = 40,051.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,051.28/189.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.70

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