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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.74, 284.47 and 157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.74, 284.47 and 157.52 is: 236.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.74 : 284.47 = 157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.74/284.47 = 157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.74x = 284.47 × 157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.74x = 44,809.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,809.71/189.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.16

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