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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189, 283.53 and 86.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189, 283.53 and 86.33 is: 129.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 283.53 = 86.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/283.53 = 86.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 283.53 × 86.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 24,478.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,478.18/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.51

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