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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.14, 283.64 and 128.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.14, 283.64 and 128.32 is: 192.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.14 : 283.64 = 128.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.14/283.64 = 128.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.14x = 283.64 × 128.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.14x = 36,395.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,395.33/189.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.43

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