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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.36, 283.65 and 140.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.36, 283.65 and 140.67 is: 210.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.36 : 283.65 = 140.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.36/283.65 = 140.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.36x = 283.65 × 140.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.36x = 39,901.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,901.05/189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.72

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