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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.10, 283.20 and 150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.10, 283.20 and 150.31 is: 225.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.10 : 283.20 = 150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.10/283.20 = 150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.10x = 283.20 × 150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.10x = 42,567.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,567.79/189.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.11

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