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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.84, 284.92 and 163.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.84, 284.92 and 163.11 is: 244.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.84 : 284.92 = 163.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.84/284.92 = 163.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.84x = 284.92 × 163.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.84x = 46,473.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,473.96/189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.80

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