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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.30, 283.68 and 97.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.30, 283.68 and 97.92 is: 146.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.30 : 283.68 = 97.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.30/283.68 = 97.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.30x = 283.68 × 97.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.30x = 27,777.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,777.95/189.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.74

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