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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.33, 283.71 and 128.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.33, 283.71 and 128.25 is: 192.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.33 : 283.71 = 128.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.33/283.71 = 128.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.33x = 283.71 × 128.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.33x = 36,385.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,385.81/189.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.18

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