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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.87, 284.86 and 169.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.87, 284.86 and 169.45 is: 254.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.87 : 284.86 = 169.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.87/284.86 = 169.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.87x = 284.86 × 169.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.87x = 48,269.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,269.53/189.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.22

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