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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.06, 283.16 and 134.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.06, 283.16 and 134.78 is: 201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.06 : 283.16 = 134.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.06/283.16 = 134.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.06x = 283.16 × 134.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.06x = 38,164.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,164.30/189.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.86

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