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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.84, 284.95 and 128.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.84, 284.95 and 128.13 is: 192.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.84 : 284.95 = 128.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.84/284.95 = 128.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.84x = 284.95 × 128.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.84x = 36,510.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,510.00/189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.32

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