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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.38, 284.13 and 108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.38, 284.13 and 108.27 is: 162.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.38 : 284.13 = 108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.38/284.13 = 108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.38x = 284.13 × 108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.38x = 30,762.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,762.76/189.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.44

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