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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.27, 284.04 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.27, 284.04 and 135.27 is: 203.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.27 : 284.04 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.27/284.04 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.27x = 284.04 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.27x = 38,422.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,422.09/189.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.00

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