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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.90, 284.67 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.90, 284.67 and 141.66 is: 212.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.90 : 284.67 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.90/284.67 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.90x = 284.67 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.90x = 40,326.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,326.35/189.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.36

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