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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.56, 284.40 and 141.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.56, 284.40 and 141.77 is: 212.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.56 : 284.40 = 141.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.56/284.40 = 141.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.56x = 284.40 × 141.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.56x = 40,317.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,317.97/189.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.70

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