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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.15, 284.15 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.15, 284.15 and 163.20 is: 245.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.15 : 284.15 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.15/284.15 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.15x = 284.15 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.15x = 46,374.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,374.75/189.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.18

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