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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.48, 284.23 and 52.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.48, 284.23 and 52.54 is: 78.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.48 : 284.23 = 52.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.48/284.23 = 52.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.48x = 284.23 × 52.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.48x = 14,933.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,933.44/189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.81

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