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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.63, 284.13 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.63, 284.13 and 146.22 is: 219.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.63 : 284.13 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.63/284.13 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.63x = 284.13 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.63x = 41,545.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,545.49/189.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.09

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