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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.80, 284.71 and 98.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.80, 284.71 and 98.47 is: 147.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.80 : 284.71 = 98.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.80/284.71 = 98.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.80x = 284.71 × 98.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.80x = 28,035.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,035.39/189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.71

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