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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.40, 284.74 and 162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.40, 284.74 and 162.04 is: 243.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.40 : 284.74 = 162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.40/284.74 = 162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.40x = 284.74 × 162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.40x = 46,139.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,139.27/189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.61

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