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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189, 283.47 and 134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189, 283.47 and 134.73 is: 202.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 283.47 = 134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/283.47 = 134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 283.47 × 134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 38,191.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,191.91/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.07

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