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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.36, 284.76 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.36, 284.76 and 159.12 is: 239.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.36 : 284.76 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.36/284.76 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.36x = 284.76 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.36x = 45,311.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,311.01/189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.29

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