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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.99, 284.75 and 165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.99, 284.75 and 165.52 is: 248.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.99 : 284.75 = 165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.99/284.75 = 165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.99x = 284.75 × 165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.99x = 47,131.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,131.97/189.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.08

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