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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.67, 284.49 and 61.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.67, 284.49 and 61.42 is: 92.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.67 : 284.49 = 61.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.67/284.49 = 61.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.67x = 284.49 × 61.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.67x = 17,473.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,473.38/189.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.13

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