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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.96, 284.98 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.96, 284.98 and 135.88 is: 203.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.96 : 284.98 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.96/284.98 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.96x = 284.98 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.96x = 38,723.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,723.08/189.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.85

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