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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.30, 284.11 and 137.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.30, 284.11 and 137.97 is: 207.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.30 : 284.11 = 137.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.30/284.11 = 137.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.30x = 284.11 × 137.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.30x = 39,198.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,198.31/189.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.07

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