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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.08, 283.27 and 150.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.08, 283.27 and 150.61 is: 225.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.08 : 283.27 = 150.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.08/283.27 = 150.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.08x = 283.27 × 150.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.08x = 42,663.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,663.45/189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.63

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