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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.47, 283.49 and 128.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.47, 283.49 and 128.30 is: 191.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.47 : 283.49 = 128.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.47/283.49 = 128.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.47x = 283.49 × 128.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.47x = 36,371.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,371.77/189.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.97

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