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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.92, 284.69 and 87.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.92, 284.69 and 87.27 is: 130.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.92 : 284.69 = 87.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.92/284.69 = 87.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.92x = 284.69 × 87.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.92x = 24,844.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,844.46/189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.82

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