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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.28, 283.80 and 141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.28, 283.80 and 141.16 is: 211.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.28 : 283.80 = 141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.28/283.80 = 141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.28x = 283.80 × 141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.28x = 40,061.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,061.21/189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.65

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