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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.78, 284.46 and 98.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.78, 284.46 and 98.34 is: 147.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.78 : 284.46 = 98.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.78/284.46 = 98.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.78x = 284.46 × 98.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.78x = 27,973.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,973.80/189.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.40

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