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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.73, 284.10 and 128.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.73, 284.10 and 128.62 is: 192.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.73 : 284.10 = 128.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.73/284.10 = 128.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.73x = 284.10 × 128.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.73x = 36,540.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,540.94/189.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.59

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