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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.75, 284.38 and 165.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.75, 284.38 and 165.27 is: 247.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.75 : 284.38 = 165.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.75/284.38 = 165.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.75x = 284.38 × 165.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.75x = 46,997.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,997.23/189.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.69

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