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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.80, 284.24 and 155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.80, 284.24 and 155.32 is: 232.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.80 : 284.24 = 155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.80/284.24 = 155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.80x = 284.24 × 155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.80x = 44,148.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,148.16/189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.60

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