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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.33, 284.02 and 52.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.33, 284.02 and 52.37 is: 78.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.33 : 284.02 = 52.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.33/284.02 = 52.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.33x = 284.02 × 52.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.33x = 14,874.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,874.71/189.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.56

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