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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.58, 284.72 and 155.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.58, 284.72 and 155.42 is: 233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.58 : 284.72 = 155.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.58/284.72 = 155.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.58x = 284.72 × 155.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.58x = 44,251.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,251.18/189.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.42

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