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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.98, 284.85 and 129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.98, 284.85 and 129.14 is: 193.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.98 : 284.85 = 129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.98/284.85 = 129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.98x = 284.85 × 129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.98x = 36,786.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,786.78/189.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.64

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