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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.21, 283.81 and 52.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.21, 283.81 and 52.26 is: 78.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.21 : 283.81 = 52.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.21/283.81 = 52.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.21x = 283.81 × 52.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.21x = 14,830.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,830.49/189.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.38

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