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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.18, 283.79 and 59.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.18, 283.79 and 59.18 is: 88.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.18 : 283.79 = 59.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.18/283.79 = 59.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.18x = 283.79 × 59.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.18x = 16,792.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,792.98/189.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.77

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