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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.24, 283.29 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.24, 283.29 and 165.24 is: 247.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.24 : 283.29 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.24/283.29 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.24x = 283.29 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.24x = 46,810.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,810.84/189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.36

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