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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.18, 283.37 and 154.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.18, 283.37 and 154.78 is: 231.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.18 : 283.37 = 154.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.18/283.37 = 154.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.18x = 283.37 × 154.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.18x = 43,860.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,860.01/189.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.84

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