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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.86, 284.27 and 98.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.86, 284.27 and 98.36 is: 147.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.86 : 284.27 = 98.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.86/284.27 = 98.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.86x = 284.27 × 98.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.86x = 27,959.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,959.95/189.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.27

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