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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.92, 284.50 and 141.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.92, 284.50 and 141.23 is: 211.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.92 : 284.50 = 141.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.92/284.50 = 141.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.92x = 284.50 × 141.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.92x = 40,178.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,178.16/189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.55

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