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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.98, 284.78 and 120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.98, 284.78 and 120.62 is: 180.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.98 : 284.78 = 120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.98/284.78 = 120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.98x = 284.78 × 120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.98x = 34,350.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,350.16/189.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.81

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