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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.23, 283.39 and 156.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.23, 283.39 and 156.53 is: 234.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.23 : 283.39 = 156.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.23/283.39 = 156.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.23x = 283.39 × 156.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.23x = 44,357.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,357.62/189.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.41

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