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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.40, 283.84 and 131.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.40, 283.84 and 131.53 is: 197.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.40 : 283.84 = 131.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.40/283.84 = 131.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.40x = 283.84 × 131.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.40x = 37,331.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,331.40/189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.11

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