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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.77, 284.77 and 80.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.77, 284.77 and 80.19 is: 120.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.77 : 284.77 = 80.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.77/284.77 = 80.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.77x = 284.77 × 80.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.77x = 22,835.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,835.36/189.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.33

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