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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.36, 284.01 and 120.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.36, 284.01 and 120.68 is: 181.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.36 : 284.01 = 120.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.36/284.01 = 120.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.36x = 284.01 × 120.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.36x = 34,273.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,273.52/189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.00

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