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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.86, 284.68 and 128.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.86, 284.68 and 128.23 is: 192.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.86 : 284.68 = 128.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.86/284.68 = 128.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.86x = 284.68 × 128.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.86x = 36,504.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,504.52/189.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.27

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