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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.36, 284.04 and 59.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.36, 284.04 and 59.39 is: 89.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.36 : 284.04 = 59.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.36/284.04 = 59.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.36x = 284.04 × 59.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.36x = 16,869.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,869.14/189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.09

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