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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.00, 283.49 and 52.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.00, 283.49 and 52.04 is: 78.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.00 : 283.49 = 52.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.00/283.49 = 52.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.00x = 283.49 × 52.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.00x = 14,753.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,753.72/189.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.06

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