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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.68, 284.96 and 162.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.68, 284.96 and 162.95 is: 244.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.68 : 284.96 = 162.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.68/284.96 = 162.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.68x = 284.96 × 162.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.68x = 46,433.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,433.21/189.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.80

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