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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.30, 284.27 and 128.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.30, 284.27 and 128.00 is: 192.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.30 : 284.27 = 128.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.30/284.27 = 128.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.30x = 284.27 × 128.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.30x = 36,384.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,384.50/189.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.21

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