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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.48, 284.34 and 128.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.48, 284.34 and 128.54 is: 192.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.48 : 284.34 = 128.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.48/284.34 = 128.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.48x = 284.34 × 128.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.48x = 36,549.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,549.06/189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.89

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