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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.45, 284.17 and 78.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.45, 284.17 and 78.24 is: 117.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.45 : 284.17 = 78.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.45/284.17 = 78.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.45x = 284.17 × 78.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.45x = 22,233.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,233.07/189.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.36

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