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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.04, 283.52 and 52.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.04, 283.52 and 52.08 is: 78.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.04 : 283.52 = 52.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.04/283.52 = 52.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.04x = 283.52 × 52.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.04x = 14,765.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,765.46/189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.11

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