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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.68, 283.82 and 156.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.68, 283.82 and 156.87 is: 234.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.68 : 283.82 = 156.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.68/283.82 = 156.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.68x = 283.82 × 156.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.68x = 44,522.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,522.06/189.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.73

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