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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.81, 283.91 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.81, 283.91 and 117.18 is: 175.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.81 : 283.91 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.81/283.91 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.81x = 283.91 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.81x = 33,267.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,267.99/189.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.27

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