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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.58, 284.05 and 117.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.58, 284.05 and 117.29 is: 175.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.58 : 284.05 = 117.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.58/284.05 = 117.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.58x = 284.05 × 117.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.58x = 33,314.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,314.80/189.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.73

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