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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.76, 284.72 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.76, 284.72 and 135.68 is: 203.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.76 : 284.72 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.76/284.72 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.76x = 284.72 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.76x = 38,630.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,630.81/189.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.58

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