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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189, 283.46 and 134.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189, 283.46 and 134.74 is: 202.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 283.46 = 134.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/283.46 = 134.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 283.46 × 134.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 38,193.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,193.40/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.08

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