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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.84, 283.92 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.84, 283.92 and 159.44 is: 238.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.84 : 283.92 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.84/283.92 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.84x = 283.92 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.84x = 45,268.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,268.20/189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.45

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