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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.33, 283.76 and 79.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.33, 283.76 and 79.64 is: 119.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.33 : 283.76 = 79.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.33/283.76 = 79.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.33x = 283.76 × 79.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.33x = 22,598.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,598.65/189.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.36

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