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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.48, 284.40 and 128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.48, 284.40 and 128.88 is: 193.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.48 : 284.40 = 128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.48/284.40 = 128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.48x = 284.40 × 128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.48x = 36,653.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,653.47/189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.44

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