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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.35, 283.87 and 119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.35, 283.87 and 119.08 is: 178.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.35 : 283.87 = 119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.35/283.87 = 119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.35x = 283.87 × 119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.35x = 33,803.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,803.74/189.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.53

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