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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.89, 284.83 and 59.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.89, 284.83 and 59.87 is: 89.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.89 : 284.83 = 59.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.89/284.83 = 59.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.89x = 284.83 × 59.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.89x = 17,053.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,053.67/189.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.81

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