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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.97, 284.97 and 58.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.97, 284.97 and 58.20 is: 87.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.97 : 284.97 = 58.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.97/284.97 = 58.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.97x = 284.97 × 58.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.97x = 16,585.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,585.25/189.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.31

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