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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.78, 284.73 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.78, 284.73 and 149.28 is: 223.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.78 : 284.73 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.78/284.73 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.78x = 284.73 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.78x = 42,504.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,504.49/189.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.97

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