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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.59, 284.40 and 67.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.59, 284.40 and 67.88 is: 101.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.59 : 284.40 = 67.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.59/284.40 = 67.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.59x = 284.40 × 67.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.59x = 19,305.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,305.07/189.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.83

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