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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.50, 283.88 and 111.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.50, 283.88 and 111.22 is: 166.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.50 : 283.88 = 111.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.50/283.88 = 111.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.50x = 283.88 × 111.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.50x = 31,573.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,573.77/189.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.62

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