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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189, 282.85 and 137.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189, 282.85 and 137.97 is: 206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 282.85 = 137.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/282.85 = 137.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 282.85 × 137.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 39,024.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,024.81/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.48

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