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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.59, 283.95 and 135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.59, 283.95 and 135.32 is: 202.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.59 : 283.95 = 135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.59/283.95 = 135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.59x = 283.95 × 135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.59x = 38,422.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,422.69/189.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.67

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