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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.84, 283.38 and 164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.84, 283.38 and 164.34 is: 245.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.84 : 283.38 = 164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.84/283.38 = 164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.84x = 283.38 × 164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.84x = 46,570.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,570.67/189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.32

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