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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.80, 284.69 and 52.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.80, 284.69 and 52.85 is: 79.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.80 : 284.69 = 52.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.80/284.69 = 52.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.80x = 284.69 × 52.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.80x = 15,045.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,045.60/189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.27

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