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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.65, 284.06 and 128.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.65, 284.06 and 128.50 is: 192.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.65 : 284.06 = 128.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.65/284.06 = 128.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.65x = 284.06 × 128.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.65x = 36,501.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,501.32/189.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.46

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