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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.50, 284.30 and 61.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.50, 284.30 and 61.25 is: 91.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.50 : 284.30 = 61.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.50/284.30 = 61.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.50x = 284.30 × 61.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.50x = 17,413.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,413.07/189.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.89

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