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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.25, 284.00 and 67.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.25, 284.00 and 67.51 is: 101.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.25 : 284.00 = 67.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.25/284.00 = 67.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.25x = 284.00 × 67.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.25x = 19,173.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,173.21/189.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.31

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