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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.27, 283.91 and 155.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.27, 283.91 and 155.27 is: 232.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.27 : 283.91 = 155.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.27/283.91 = 155.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.27x = 283.91 × 155.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.27x = 44,081.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,081.04/189.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.90

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