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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.60, 284.35 and 52.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.60, 284.35 and 52.63 is: 78.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.60 : 284.35 = 52.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.60/284.35 = 52.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.60x = 284.35 × 52.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.60x = 14,965.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,965.34/189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.93

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