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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189, 283.70 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189, 283.70 and 135.24 is: 203.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 283.70 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/283.70 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 283.70 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 38,367.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,367.59/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.00

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