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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.45, 283.86 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.45, 283.86 and 131.76 is: 197.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.45 : 283.86 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.45/283.86 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.45x = 283.86 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.45x = 37,401.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,401.39/189.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.42

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