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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.71, 284.49 and 66.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.71, 284.49 and 66.28 is: 99.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.71 : 284.49 = 66.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.71/284.49 = 66.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.71x = 284.49 × 66.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.71x = 18,854.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,854.57/189.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.39

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