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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.43, 283.88 and 86.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.43, 283.88 and 86.47 is: 129.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.43 : 283.88 = 86.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.43/283.88 = 86.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.43x = 283.88 × 86.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.43x = 24,546.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,546.61/189.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.58

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