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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.60, 283.98 and 108.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.60, 283.98 and 108.39 is: 162.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.60 : 283.98 = 108.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.60/283.98 = 108.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.60x = 283.98 × 108.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.60x = 30,780.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,780.59/189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.34

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