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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.28, 284.04 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.28, 284.04 and 116.88 is: 175.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.28 : 284.04 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.28/284.04 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.28x = 284.04 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.28x = 33,198.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,198.60/189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.39

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