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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.85, 284.53 and 128.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.85, 284.53 and 128.83 is: 193.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.85 : 284.53 = 128.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.85/284.53 = 128.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.85x = 284.53 × 128.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.85x = 36,655.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,655.45/189.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.08

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