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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.84, 284.94 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.84, 284.94 and 117.96 is: 177.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.84 : 284.94 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.84/284.94 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.84x = 284.94 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.84x = 33,611.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,611.52/189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.05

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