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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.55, 284.06 and 131.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.55, 284.06 and 131.69 is: 197.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.55 : 284.06 = 131.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.55/284.06 = 131.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.55x = 284.06 × 131.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.55x = 37,407.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,407.57/189.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.35

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