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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.90, 284.84 and 52.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.90, 284.84 and 52.95 is: 79.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.90 : 284.84 = 52.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.90/284.84 = 52.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.90x = 284.84 × 52.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.90x = 15,082.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,082.28/189.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.42

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