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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.34, 284.20 and 127.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.34, 284.20 and 127.63 is: 191.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.34 : 284.20 = 127.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.34/284.20 = 127.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.34x = 284.20 × 127.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.34x = 36,271.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,271.81/189.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.57

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