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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189, 283.54 and 60.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189, 283.54 and 60.76 is: 91.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 283.54 = 60.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/283.54 = 60.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 283.54 × 60.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 17,227.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,227.89/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.15

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