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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.78, 284.62 and 98.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.78, 284.62 and 98.40 is: 147.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.78 : 284.62 = 98.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.78/284.62 = 98.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.78x = 284.62 × 98.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.78x = 28,006.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,006.61/189.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.57

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