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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.41, 283.80 and 127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.41, 283.80 and 127.64 is: 191.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.41 : 283.80 = 127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.41/283.80 = 127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.41x = 283.80 × 127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.41x = 36,222.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,222.81/189.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.25

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