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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.66, 284.41 and 79.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.66, 284.41 and 79.90 is: 119.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.66 : 284.41 = 79.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.66/284.41 = 79.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.66x = 284.41 × 79.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.66x = 22,725.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,725.17/189.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.82

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