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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.26, 283.90 and 149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.26, 283.90 and 149.30 is: 223.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.26 : 283.90 = 149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.26/283.90 = 149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.26x = 283.90 × 149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.26x = 42,386.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,386.27/189.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.96

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