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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.46, 284.62 and 134.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.46, 284.62 and 134.75 is: 202.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.46 : 284.62 = 134.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.46/284.62 = 134.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.46x = 284.62 × 134.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.46x = 38,352.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,352.55/189.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.44

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