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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.54, 284.26 and 61.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.54, 284.26 and 61.26 is: 91.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.54 : 284.26 = 61.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.54/284.26 = 61.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.54x = 284.26 × 61.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.54x = 17,413.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,413.77/189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.87

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