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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.60, 284.36 and 86.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.60, 284.36 and 86.82 is: 130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.60 : 284.36 = 86.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.60/284.36 = 86.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.60x = 284.36 × 86.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.60x = 24,687.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,687.70/189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.21

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