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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.54, 284.62 and 117.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.54, 284.62 and 117.84 is: 176.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.54 : 284.62 = 117.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.54/284.62 = 117.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.54x = 284.62 × 117.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.54x = 33,539.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,539.62/189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.95

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