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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.87, 284.81 and 52.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.87, 284.81 and 52.95 is: 79.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.87 : 284.81 = 52.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.87/284.81 = 52.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.87x = 284.81 × 52.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.87x = 15,081.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,081.49/189.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.43

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