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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.39, 283.98 and 86.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.39, 283.98 and 86.62 is: 129.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.39 : 283.98 = 86.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.39/283.98 = 86.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.39x = 283.98 × 86.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.39x = 24,598.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,598.49/189.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.88

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