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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.38, 283.56 and 150.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.38, 283.56 and 150.68 is: 225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.38 : 283.56 = 150.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.38/283.56 = 150.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.38x = 283.56 × 150.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.38x = 42,726.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,726.82/189.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.61

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