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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.82, 284.37 and 108.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.82, 284.37 and 108.46 is: 162.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.82 : 284.37 = 108.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.82/284.37 = 108.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.82x = 284.37 × 108.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.82x = 30,842.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,842.77/189.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.48

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