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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.56, 284.28 and 52.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.56, 284.28 and 52.56 is: 78.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.56 : 284.28 = 52.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.56/284.28 = 52.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.56x = 284.28 × 52.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.56x = 14,941.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,941.76/189.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.83

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