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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.52, 284.92 and 153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.52, 284.92 and 153.68 is: 231.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.52 : 284.92 = 153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.52/284.92 = 153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.52x = 284.92 × 153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.52x = 43,786.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,786.51/189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.04

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