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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.90, 284.94 and 116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.90, 284.94 and 116.84 is: 175.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.90 : 284.94 = 116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.90/284.94 = 116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.90x = 284.94 × 116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.90x = 33,292.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,292.39/189.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.32

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