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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.61, 284.58 and 144.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.61, 284.58 and 144.52 is: 216.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.61 : 284.58 = 144.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.61/284.58 = 144.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.61x = 284.58 × 144.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.61x = 41,126.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,126.79/189.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.90

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