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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.44, 283.50 and 138.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.44, 283.50 and 138.00 is: 206.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.44 : 283.50 = 138.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.44/283.50 = 138.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.44x = 283.50 × 138.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.44x = 39,124.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,124.06/189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.53

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