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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.86, 285.15 and 162.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.86, 285.15 and 162.50 is: 244.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.86 : 285.15 = 162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.86/285.15 = 162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.86x = 285.15 × 162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.86x = 46,336.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,336.88/189.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.06

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