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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.52, 283.78 and 131.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.52, 283.78 and 131.57 is: 197.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.52 : 283.78 = 131.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.52/283.78 = 131.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.52x = 283.78 × 131.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.52x = 37,335.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,335.19/189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.00

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