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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.80, 284.34 and 138.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.80, 284.34 and 138.31 is: 207.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.80 : 284.34 = 138.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.80/284.34 = 138.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.80x = 284.34 × 138.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.80x = 39,327.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,327.07/189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.20

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