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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.56, 284.02 and 79.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.56, 284.02 and 79.78 is: 119.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.56 : 284.02 = 79.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.56/284.02 = 79.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.56x = 284.02 × 79.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.56x = 22,658.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,658.51/189.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.54

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