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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.42, 284.40 and 128.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.42, 284.40 and 128.94 is: 193.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.42 : 284.40 = 128.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.42/284.40 = 128.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.42x = 284.40 × 128.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.42x = 36,670.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,670.54/189.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.59

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