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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.14, 283.50 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.14, 283.50 and 137.50 is: 206.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.14 : 283.50 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.14/283.50 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.14x = 283.50 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.14x = 38,980.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,980.54/189.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.10

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