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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.23, 283.88 and 79.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.23, 283.88 and 79.48 is: 119.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.23 : 283.88 = 79.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.23/283.88 = 79.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.23x = 283.88 × 79.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.23x = 22,561.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,561.59/189.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.23

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