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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.84, 284.79 and 155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.84, 284.79 and 155.64 is: 233.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.84 : 284.79 = 155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.84/284.79 = 155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.84x = 284.79 × 155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.84x = 44,324.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,324.72/189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.48

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