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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.53, 284.22 and 79.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.53, 284.22 and 79.83 is: 119.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.53 : 284.22 = 79.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.53/284.22 = 79.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.53x = 284.22 × 79.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.53x = 22,689.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,689.28/189.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.72

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