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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.44, 284.15 and 157.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.44, 284.15 and 157.31 is: 235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.44 : 284.15 = 157.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.44/284.15 = 157.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.44x = 284.15 × 157.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.44x = 44,698.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,698.61/189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.96

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