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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.44, 283.84 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.44, 283.84 and 135.24 is: 202.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.44 : 283.84 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.44/283.84 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.44x = 283.84 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.44x = 38,386.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,386.52/189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.63

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