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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.24, 283.79 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.24, 283.79 and 112.22 is: 168.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.24 : 283.79 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.24/283.79 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.24x = 283.79 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.24x = 31,844.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,844.93/189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.28

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