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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.33, 283.90 and 86.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.33, 283.90 and 86.57 is: 129.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.33 : 283.90 = 86.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.33/283.90 = 86.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.33x = 283.90 × 86.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.33x = 24,575.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,575.59/189.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.80

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