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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.57, 284.01 and 98.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.57, 284.01 and 98.04 is: 146.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.57 : 284.01 = 98.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.57/284.01 = 98.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.57x = 284.01 × 98.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.57x = 27,844.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,844.34/189.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.88

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