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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.58, 284.16 and 135.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.58, 284.16 and 135.58 is: 203.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.58 : 284.16 = 135.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.58/284.16 = 135.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.58x = 284.16 × 135.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.58x = 38,526.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,526.41/189.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.22

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