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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.74, 284.82 and 141.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.74, 284.82 and 141.95 is: 213.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.74 : 284.82 = 141.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.74/284.82 = 141.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.74x = 284.82 × 141.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.74x = 40,430.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,430.38/189.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.08

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