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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.94, 284.94 and 59.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.94, 284.94 and 59.95 is: 89.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.94 : 284.94 = 59.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.94/284.94 = 59.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.94x = 284.94 × 59.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.94x = 17,082.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,082.15/189.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.93

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