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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.28, 284.04 and 124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.28, 284.04 and 124.13 is: 186.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.28 : 284.04 = 124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.28/284.04 = 124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.28x = 284.04 × 124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.28x = 35,257.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,257.06/189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.27

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