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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.32, 283.62 and 150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.32, 283.62 and 150.84 is: 225.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.32 : 283.62 = 150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.32/283.62 = 150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.32x = 283.62 × 150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.32x = 42,781.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,781.24/189.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.98

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