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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.59, 284.40 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.59, 284.40 and 135.54 is: 203.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.59 : 284.40 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.59/284.40 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.59x = 284.40 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.59x = 38,547.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,547.58/189.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.33

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