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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.75, 284.64 and 61.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.75, 284.64 and 61.50 is: 92.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.75 : 284.64 = 61.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.75/284.64 = 61.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.75x = 284.64 × 61.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.75x = 17,505.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,505.36/189.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.25

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