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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.41, 283.64 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.41, 283.64 and 131.72 is: 197.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.41 : 283.64 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.41/283.64 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.41x = 283.64 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.41x = 37,358.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,358.98/189.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.24

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