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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.77, 284.63 and 52.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.77, 284.63 and 52.81 is: 79.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.77 : 284.63 = 52.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.77/284.63 = 52.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.77x = 284.63 × 52.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.77x = 15,030.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,030.33/189.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.20

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