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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.98, 285.03 and 136.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.98, 285.03 and 136.29 is: 204.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.98 : 285.03 = 136.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.98/285.03 = 136.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.98x = 285.03 × 136.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.98x = 38,846.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,846.74/189.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.48

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