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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.50, 284.88 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.50, 284.88 and 151.46 is: 227.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.50 : 284.88 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.50/284.88 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.50x = 284.88 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.50x = 43,147.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,147.92/189.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.69

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