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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.86, 284.24 and 117.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.86, 284.24 and 117.23 is: 175.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.86 : 284.24 = 117.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.86/284.24 = 117.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.86x = 284.24 × 117.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.86x = 33,321.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,321.39/189.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.51

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