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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.60, 284.36 and 59.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.60, 284.36 and 59.58 is: 89.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.60 : 284.36 = 59.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.60/284.36 = 59.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.60x = 284.36 × 59.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.60x = 16,942.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,942.17/189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.36

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