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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.90, 284.27 and 128.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.90, 284.27 and 128.84 is: 192.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.90 : 284.27 = 128.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.90/284.27 = 128.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.90x = 284.27 × 128.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.90x = 36,623.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,623.28/189.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.86

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