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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.61, 284.97 and 157.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.61, 284.97 and 157.31 is: 236.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.61 : 284.97 = 157.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.61/284.97 = 157.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.61x = 284.97 × 157.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.61x = 44,828.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,828.63/189.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.43

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