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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.06, 284.40 and 162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.06, 284.40 and 162.33 is: 244.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.06 : 284.40 = 162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.06/284.40 = 162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.06x = 284.40 × 162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.06x = 46,164.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,164.42/189.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.19

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