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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.83, 284.78 and 135.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.83, 284.78 and 135.83 is: 203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.83 : 284.78 = 135.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.83/284.78 = 135.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.83x = 284.78 × 135.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.83x = 38,680.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,680.58/189.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.77

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