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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.59, 284.54 and 162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.59, 284.54 and 162.20 is: 243.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.59 : 284.54 = 162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.59/284.54 = 162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.59x = 284.54 × 162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.59x = 46,151.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,151.58/189.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.43

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