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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.71, 284.29 and 141.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.71, 284.29 and 141.65 is: 212.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.71 : 284.29 = 141.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.71/284.29 = 141.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.71x = 284.29 × 141.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.71x = 40,269.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,269.68/189.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.27

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