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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.23, 284.07 and 137.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.23, 284.07 and 137.93 is: 207.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.23 : 284.07 = 137.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.23/284.07 = 137.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.23x = 284.07 × 137.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.23x = 39,180.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,180.35/189.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.06

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