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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.88, 284.82 and 61.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.88, 284.82 and 61.62 is: 92.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.88 : 284.82 = 61.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.88/284.82 = 61.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.88x = 284.82 × 61.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.88x = 17,550.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,550.61/189.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.43

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