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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.30, 283.41 and 117.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.30, 283.41 and 117.21 is: 175.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.30 : 283.41 = 117.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.30/283.41 = 117.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.30x = 283.41 × 117.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.30x = 33,218.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,218.49/189.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.48

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