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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.43, 283.50 and 165.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.43, 283.50 and 165.35 is: 247.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.43 : 283.50 = 165.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.43/283.50 = 165.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.43x = 283.50 × 165.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.43x = 46,877.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,877.30/189.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.47

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