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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.48, 283.95 and 138.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.48, 283.95 and 138.24 is: 207.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.48 : 283.95 = 138.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.48/283.95 = 138.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.48x = 283.95 × 138.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.48x = 39,253.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,253.25/189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.16

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