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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.34, 283.91 and 146.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.34, 283.91 and 146.00 is: 218.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.34 : 283.91 = 146.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.34/283.91 = 146.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.34x = 283.91 × 146.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.34x = 41,450.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,450.84/189.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.93

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