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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.72, 284.61 and 155.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.72, 284.61 and 155.79 is: 233.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.72 : 284.61 = 155.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.72/284.61 = 155.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.72x = 284.61 × 155.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.72x = 44,339.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,339.39/189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.71

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