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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.74, 284.65 and 108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.74, 284.65 and 108.44 is: 162.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.74 : 284.65 = 108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.74/284.65 = 108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.74x = 284.65 × 108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.74x = 30,866.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,866.82/189.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.68

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