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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.71, 284.60 and 59.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.71, 284.60 and 59.71 is: 89.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.71 : 284.60 = 59.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.71/284.60 = 59.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.71x = 284.60 × 59.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.71x = 16,993.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,993.47/189.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.58

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