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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.83, 284.39 and 159.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.83, 284.39 and 159.03 is: 238.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.83 : 284.39 = 159.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.83/284.39 = 159.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.83x = 284.39 × 159.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.83x = 45,225.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,225.75/189.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.25

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