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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.23, 283.29 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.23, 283.29 and 131.31 is: 196.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.23 : 283.29 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.23/283.29 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.23x = 283.29 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.23x = 37,198.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,198.81/189.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.59

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