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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.72, 284.59 and 52.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.72, 284.59 and 52.77 is: 79.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.72 : 284.59 = 52.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.72/284.59 = 52.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.72x = 284.59 × 52.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.72x = 15,017.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,017.81/189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.16

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