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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.04, 282.96 and 154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.04, 282.96 and 154.72 is: 231.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.04 : 282.96 = 154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.04/282.96 = 154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.04x = 282.96 × 154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.04x = 43,779.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,779.57/189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.59

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