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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.92, 284.56 and 116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.92, 284.56 and 116.80 is: 175.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.92 : 284.56 = 116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.92/284.56 = 116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.92x = 284.56 × 116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.92x = 33,236.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,236.61/189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.00

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