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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.78, 284.53 and 66.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.78, 284.53 and 66.35 is: 99.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.78 : 284.53 = 66.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.78/284.53 = 66.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.78x = 284.53 × 66.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.78x = 18,878.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,878.57/189.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.48

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