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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.81, 283.77 and 138.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.81, 283.77 and 138.11 is: 206.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.81 : 283.77 = 138.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.81/283.77 = 138.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.81x = 283.77 × 138.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.81x = 39,190.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,190.06/189.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.47

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