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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.81, 284.49 and 128.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.81, 284.49 and 128.93 is: 193.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.81 : 284.49 = 128.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.81/284.49 = 128.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.81x = 284.49 × 128.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.81x = 36,677.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,677.87/189.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.23

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