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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.67, 284.60 and 128.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.67, 284.60 and 128.67 is: 193.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.67 : 284.60 = 128.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.67/284.60 = 128.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.67x = 284.60 × 128.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.67x = 36,619.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,619.48/189.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.07

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