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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.04, 283.54 and 65.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.04, 283.54 and 65.64 is: 98.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.04 : 283.54 = 65.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.04/283.54 = 65.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.04x = 283.54 × 65.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.04x = 18,611.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,611.57/189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.45

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