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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.23, 283.58 and 150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.23, 283.58 and 150.54 is: 225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.23 : 283.58 = 150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.23/283.58 = 150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.23x = 283.58 × 150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.23x = 42,689.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,689.95/189.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.60

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