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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.48, 284.26 and 98.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.48, 284.26 and 98.22 is: 147.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.48 : 284.26 = 98.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.48/284.26 = 98.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.48x = 284.26 × 98.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.48x = 27,920.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,920.02/189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.35

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