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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.41, 284.21 and 188.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.41, 284.21 and 188.82 is: 283.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.41 : 284.21 = 188.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.41/284.21 = 188.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.41x = 284.21 × 188.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.41x = 53,663.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,663.59/189.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.33

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