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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.33, 284.04 and 98.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.33, 284.04 and 98.02 is: 147.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.33 : 284.04 = 98.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.33/284.04 = 98.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.33x = 284.04 × 98.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.33x = 27,841.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,841.60/189.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.05

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