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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189, 283.34 and 67.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189, 283.34 and 67.28 is: 100.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 283.34 = 67.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/283.34 = 67.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 283.34 × 67.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 19,061.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,061.87/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.86

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