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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.84, 284.80 and 98.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.84, 284.80 and 98.64 is: 147.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.84 : 284.80 = 98.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.84/284.80 = 98.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.84x = 284.80 × 98.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.84x = 28,092.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,092.67/189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.98

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