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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.29, 284.06 and 117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.29, 284.06 and 117.20 is: 175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.29 : 284.06 = 117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.29/284.06 = 117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.29x = 284.06 × 117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.29x = 33,291.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,291.83/189.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.88

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