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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.89, 284.42 and 157.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.89, 284.42 and 157.30 is: 235.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.89 : 284.42 = 157.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.89/284.42 = 157.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.89x = 284.42 × 157.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.89x = 44,739.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,739.27/189.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.61

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