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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.82, 284.74 and 52.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.82, 284.74 and 52.88 is: 79.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.82 : 284.74 = 52.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.82/284.74 = 52.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.82x = 284.74 × 52.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.82x = 15,057.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,057.63/189.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.33

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