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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.96, 284.28 and 146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.96, 284.28 and 146.32 is: 218.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.96 : 284.28 = 146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.96/284.28 = 146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.96x = 284.28 × 146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.96x = 41,595.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,595.85/189.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.97

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