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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.54, 284.22 and 117.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.54, 284.22 and 117.33 is: 175.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.54 : 284.22 = 117.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.54/284.22 = 117.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.54x = 284.22 × 117.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.54x = 33,347.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,347.53/189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.94

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