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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.41, 283.91 and 146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.41, 283.91 and 146.14 is: 219.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.41 : 283.91 = 146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.41/283.91 = 146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.41x = 283.91 × 146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.41x = 41,489.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,489.17/189.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.05

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