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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.12, 282.88 and 131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.12, 282.88 and 131.20 is: 196.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.12 : 282.88 = 131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.12/282.88 = 131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.12x = 282.88 × 131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.12x = 37,113.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,113.86/189.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.25

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