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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.21, 284.11 and 157.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.21, 284.11 and 157.01 is: 235.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.21 : 284.11 = 157.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.21/284.11 = 157.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.21x = 284.11 × 157.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.21x = 44,608.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,608.11/189.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.76

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