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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.89, 285.03 and 154.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.89, 285.03 and 154.25 is: 231.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.89 : 285.03 = 154.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.89/285.03 = 154.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.89x = 285.03 × 154.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.89x = 43,964.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,964.45/189.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.53

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