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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.46, 284.14 and 59.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.46, 284.14 and 59.42 is: 89.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.46 : 284.14 = 59.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.46/284.14 = 59.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.46x = 284.14 × 59.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.46x = 16,883.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,883.60/189.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.11

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