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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.48, 283.98 and 135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.48, 283.98 and 135.40 is: 202.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.48 : 283.98 = 135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.48/283.98 = 135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.48x = 283.98 × 135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.48x = 38,450.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,450.89/189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.93

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