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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.63, 284.67 and 159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.63, 284.67 and 159.57 is: 239.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.63 : 284.67 = 159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.63/284.67 = 159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.63x = 284.67 × 159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.63x = 45,424.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,424.79/189.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.54

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