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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.73, 283.87 and 128.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.73, 283.87 and 128.55 is: 192.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.73 : 283.87 = 128.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.73/283.87 = 128.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.73x = 283.87 × 128.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.73x = 36,491.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,491.49/189.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.34

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