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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.04, 283.44 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.04, 283.44 and 131.28 is: 196.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.04 : 283.44 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.04/283.44 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.04x = 283.44 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.04x = 37,210.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,210.00/189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.84

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