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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.42, 284.14 and 61.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.42, 284.14 and 61.17 is: 91.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.42 : 284.14 = 61.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.42/284.14 = 61.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.42x = 284.14 × 61.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.42x = 17,381.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,381.45/189.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.76

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