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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.20, 283.96 and 128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.20, 283.96 and 128.24 is: 192.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.20 : 283.96 = 128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.20/283.96 = 128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.20x = 283.96 × 128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.20x = 36,415.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,415.03/189.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.47

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