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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.27, 283.91 and 153.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.27, 283.91 and 153.43 is: 230.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.27 : 283.91 = 153.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.27/283.91 = 153.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.27x = 283.91 × 153.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.27x = 43,558.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,558.83/189.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.14

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