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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.57, 284.10 and 140.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.57, 284.10 and 140.55 is: 210.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.57 : 284.10 = 140.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.57/284.10 = 140.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.57x = 284.10 × 140.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.57x = 39,930.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,930.26/189.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.64

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