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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.41, 284.10 and 52.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.41, 284.10 and 52.46 is: 78.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.41 : 284.10 = 52.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.41/284.10 = 52.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.41x = 284.10 × 52.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.41x = 14,904.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,904.79/189.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.69

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