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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.42, 283.04 and 157.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.42, 283.04 and 157.02 is: 234.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.42 : 283.04 = 157.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.42/283.04 = 157.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.42x = 283.04 × 157.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.42x = 44,442.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,442.16/189.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.62

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