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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.14, 282.45 and 152.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.14, 282.45 and 152.62 is: 227.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.14 : 282.45 = 152.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.14/282.45 = 152.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.14x = 282.45 × 152.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.14x = 43,107.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,107.39/189.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.92

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