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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.11, 284.22 and 156.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.11, 284.22 and 156.81 is: 235.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.11 : 284.22 = 156.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.11/284.22 = 156.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.11x = 284.22 × 156.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.11x = 44,568.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,568.54/189.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.68

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