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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.24, 284.04 and 98.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.24, 284.04 and 98.04 is: 147.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.24 : 284.04 = 98.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.24/284.04 = 98.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.24x = 284.04 × 98.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.24x = 27,847.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,847.28/189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.15

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