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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.73, 284.46 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.73, 284.46 and 116.56 is: 174.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.73 : 284.46 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.73/284.46 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.73x = 284.46 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.73x = 33,156.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,156.66/189.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.76

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