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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.40, 283.56 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.40, 283.56 and 156.52 is: 234.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.40 : 283.56 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.40/283.56 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.40x = 283.56 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.40x = 44,382.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,382.81/189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.33

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