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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.69, 283.98 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.69, 283.98 and 144.22 is: 215.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.69 : 283.98 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.69/283.98 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.69x = 283.98 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.69x = 40,955.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,955.60/189.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.91

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