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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.26, 283.93 and 61.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.26, 283.93 and 61.01 is: 91.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.26 : 283.93 = 61.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.26/283.93 = 61.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.26x = 283.93 × 61.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.26x = 17,322.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,322.57/189.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.53

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