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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.64, 284.44 and 61.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.64, 284.44 and 61.36 is: 92.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.64 : 284.44 = 61.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.64/284.44 = 61.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.64x = 284.44 × 61.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.64x = 17,453.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,453.24/189.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.03

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