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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.97, 284.55 and 157.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.97, 284.55 and 157.11 is: 235.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.97 : 284.55 = 157.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.97/284.55 = 157.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.97x = 284.55 × 157.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.97x = 44,705.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,705.65/189.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.33

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