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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.48, 284.33 and 98.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.48, 284.33 and 98.26 is: 147.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.48 : 284.33 = 98.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.48/284.33 = 98.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.48x = 284.33 × 98.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.48x = 27,937.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,937.06/189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.44

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