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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.17, 283.89 and 131.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.17, 283.89 and 131.53 is: 197.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.17 : 283.89 = 131.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.17/283.89 = 131.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.17x = 283.89 × 131.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.17x = 37,338.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,338.63/189.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.38

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