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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.43, 283.83 and 116.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.43, 283.83 and 116.22 is: 174.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.43 : 283.83 = 116.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.43/283.83 = 116.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.43x = 283.83 × 116.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.43x = 32,986.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,986.72/189.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.14

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