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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.65, 285.59 and 157.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.65, 285.59 and 157.46 is: 237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.65 : 285.59 = 157.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.65/285.59 = 157.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.65x = 285.59 × 157.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.65x = 44,967.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,967.97/189.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.11

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