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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.29, 283.95 and 61.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.29, 283.95 and 61.04 is: 91.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.29 : 283.95 = 61.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.29/283.95 = 61.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.29x = 283.95 × 61.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.29x = 17,333.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,333.02/189.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.57

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