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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.38, 284 and 65.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.38, 284 and 65.97 is: 98.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.38 : 284 = 65.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.38/284 = 65.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.38x = 284 × 65.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.38x = 18,735.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,735.48/189.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.93

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