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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.42, 283.86 and 117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.42, 283.86 and 117.36 is: 175.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.42 : 283.86 = 117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.42/283.86 = 117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.42x = 283.86 × 117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.42x = 33,313.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,313.81/189.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.87

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