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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.89, 283.39 and 73.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.89, 283.39 and 73.35 is: 110.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.89 : 283.39 = 73.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.89/283.39 = 73.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.89x = 283.39 × 73.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.89x = 20,786.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,786.47/188.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.05

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