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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.47, 283.74 and 131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.47, 283.74 and 131.54 is: 196.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.47 : 283.74 = 131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.47/283.74 = 131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.47x = 283.74 × 131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.47x = 37,323.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,323.16/189.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.99

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