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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.24, 283.83 and 86.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.24, 283.83 and 86.50 is: 129.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.24 : 283.83 = 86.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.24/283.83 = 86.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.24x = 283.83 × 86.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.24x = 24,551.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,551.57/189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.73

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