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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.30, 284.16 and 162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.30, 284.16 and 162.36 is: 243.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.30 : 284.16 = 162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.30/284.16 = 162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.30x = 284.16 × 162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.30x = 46,136.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,136.22/189.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.72

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