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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.69, 284.54 and 52.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.69, 284.54 and 52.74 is: 79.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.69 : 284.54 = 52.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.69/284.54 = 52.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.69x = 284.54 × 52.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.69x = 15,006.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,006.38/189.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.11

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