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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.90, 284.31 and 144.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.90, 284.31 and 144.10 is: 215.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.90 : 284.31 = 144.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.90/284.31 = 144.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.90x = 284.31 × 144.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.90x = 40,969.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,969.07/189.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.74

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