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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.46, 284.25 and 117.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.46, 284.25 and 117.23 is: 175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.46 : 284.25 = 117.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.46/284.25 = 117.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.46x = 284.25 × 117.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.46x = 33,322.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,322.63/189.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.88

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