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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.58, 284.09 and 128.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.58, 284.09 and 128.50 is: 192.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.58 : 284.09 = 128.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.58/284.09 = 128.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.58x = 284.09 × 128.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.58x = 36,504.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,504.92/189.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.56

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