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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.74, 284.62 and 155.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.74, 284.62 and 155.80 is: 233.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.74 : 284.62 = 155.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.74/284.62 = 155.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.74x = 284.62 × 155.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.74x = 44,343.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,343.80/189.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.71

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