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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.48, 283.94 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.48, 283.94 and 155.48 is: 232.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.48 : 283.94 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.48/283.94 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.48x = 283.94 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.48x = 44,146.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,146.99/189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.99

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