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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.82, 284.12 and 149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.82, 284.12 and 149.32 is: 223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.82 : 284.12 = 149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.82/284.12 = 149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.82x = 284.12 × 149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.82x = 42,423.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,423.34/189.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.50

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