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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.44, 283.86 and 164.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.44, 283.86 and 164.86 is: 247.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.44 : 283.86 = 164.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.44/283.86 = 164.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.44x = 283.86 × 164.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.44x = 46,797.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,797.16/189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.03

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