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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.50, 284.01 and 108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.50, 284.01 and 108.38 is: 162.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.50 : 284.01 = 108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.50/284.01 = 108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.50x = 284.01 × 108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.50x = 30,781.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,781.00/189.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.43

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