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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.20, 283.32 and 116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.20, 283.32 and 116.84 is: 174.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.20 : 283.32 = 116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.20/283.32 = 116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.20x = 283.32 × 116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.20x = 33,103.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,103.11/189.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.96

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