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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.58, 284.33 and 86.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.58, 284.33 and 86.80 is: 130.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.58 : 284.33 = 86.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.58/284.33 = 86.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.58x = 284.33 × 86.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.58x = 24,679.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,679.41/189.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.18

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