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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.94, 285 and 98.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.94, 285 and 98.62 is: 147.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.94 : 285 = 98.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.94/285 = 98.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.94x = 285 × 98.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.94x = 28,106.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,106.70/189.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.98

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