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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.27, 283.62 and 131.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.27, 283.62 and 131.61 is: 197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.27 : 283.62 = 131.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.27/283.62 = 131.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.27x = 283.62 × 131.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.27x = 37,327.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,327.23/189.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.22

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