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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.52, 283.88 and 117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.52, 283.88 and 117.20 is: 175.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.52 : 283.88 = 117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.52/283.88 = 117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.52x = 283.88 × 117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.52x = 33,270.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,270.74/189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.55

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