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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.68, 283.91 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.68, 283.91 and 134.80 is: 201.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.68 : 283.91 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.68/283.91 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.68x = 283.91 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.68x = 38,269.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,269.68/189.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.76

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