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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.54, 283.83 and 135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.54, 283.83 and 135.30 is: 202.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.54 : 283.83 = 135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.54/283.83 = 135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.54x = 283.83 × 135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.54x = 38,402.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,402.20/189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.61

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