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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.61, 284.68 and 98.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.61, 284.68 and 98.37 is: 147.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.61 : 284.68 = 98.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.61/284.68 = 98.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.61x = 284.68 × 98.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.61x = 28,003.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,003.97/189.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.69

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