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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.52, 283.94 and 130.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.52, 283.94 and 130.04 is: 194.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.52 : 283.94 = 130.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.52/283.94 = 130.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.52x = 283.94 × 130.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.52x = 36,922.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,922.46/189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.82

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