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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.56, 283.85 and 128.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.56, 283.85 and 128.41 is: 192.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.56 : 283.85 = 128.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.56/283.85 = 128.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.56x = 283.85 × 128.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.56x = 36,448.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,448.31/189.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.28

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