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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.39, 284.10 and 86.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.39, 284.10 and 86.79 is: 130.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.39 : 284.10 = 86.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.39/284.10 = 86.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.39x = 284.10 × 86.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.39x = 24,657.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,657.04/189.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.19

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