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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.80, 284.54 and 61.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.80, 284.54 and 61.48 is: 92.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.80 : 284.54 = 61.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.80/284.54 = 61.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.80x = 284.54 × 61.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.80x = 17,493.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,493.52/189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.17

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