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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.34, 284.00 and 59.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.34, 284.00 and 59.34 is: 89.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.34 : 284.00 = 59.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.34/284.00 = 59.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.34x = 284.00 × 59.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.34x = 16,852.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,852.04/189.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.00

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