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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.09, 282.15 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.09, 282.15 and 158.76 is: 236.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.09 : 282.15 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.09/282.15 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.09x = 282.15 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.09x = 44,794.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,794.13/189.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.89

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