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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.92, 284.84 and 61.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.92, 284.84 and 61.68 is: 92.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.92 : 284.84 = 61.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.92/284.84 = 61.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.92x = 284.84 × 61.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.92x = 17,568.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,568.93/189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.51

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