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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.88, 284.79 and 87.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.88, 284.79 and 87.24 is: 130.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.88 : 284.79 = 87.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.88/284.79 = 87.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.88x = 284.79 × 87.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.88x = 24,846.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,846.47/189.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.86

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