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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.65, 283.86 and 162.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.65, 283.86 and 162.62 is: 243.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.65 : 283.86 = 162.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.65/283.86 = 162.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.65x = 283.86 × 162.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.65x = 46,161.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,161.31/189.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.40

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