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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.89, 284.39 and 120.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.89, 284.39 and 120.49 is: 180.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.89 : 284.39 = 120.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.89/284.39 = 120.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.89x = 284.39 × 120.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.89x = 34,265.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,265.29/189.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.45

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