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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.29, 283.86 and 65.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.29, 283.86 and 65.87 is: 98.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.29 : 283.86 = 65.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.29/283.86 = 65.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.29x = 283.86 × 65.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.29x = 18,698.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,698.57/189.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.79

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