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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.51, 283.65 and 149.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.51, 283.65 and 149.01 is: 223.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.51 : 283.65 = 149.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.51/283.65 = 149.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.51x = 283.65 × 149.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.51x = 42,266.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,266.69/189.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.03

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