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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.05, 282.89 and 156.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.05, 282.89 and 156.25 is: 233.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.05 : 282.89 = 156.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.05/282.89 = 156.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.05x = 282.89 × 156.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.05x = 44,199.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,199.37/189.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.80

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