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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.14, 283.62 and 86.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.14, 283.62 and 86.36 is: 129.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.14 : 283.62 = 86.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.14/283.62 = 86.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.14x = 283.62 × 86.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.14x = 24,493.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,493.42/189.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.50

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