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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.44, 283.00 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.44, 283.00 and 158.68 is: 237.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.44 : 283.00 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.44/283.00 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.44x = 283.00 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.44x = 44,905.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,905.65/189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.04

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