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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.51, 284.07 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.51, 284.07 and 134.66 is: 201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.51 : 284.07 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.51/284.07 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.51x = 284.07 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.51x = 38,253.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,253.58/189.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.86

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