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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.13, 283.66 and 52.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.13, 283.66 and 52.16 is: 78.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.13 : 283.66 = 52.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.13/283.66 = 52.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.13x = 283.66 × 52.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.13x = 14,794.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,794.16/189.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.22

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