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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.80, 284.26 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.80, 284.26 and 164.40 is: 246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.80 : 284.26 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.80/284.26 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.80x = 284.26 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.80x = 46,732.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,732.34/189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.22

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