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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.04, 283.38 and 73.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.04, 283.38 and 73.40 is: 110.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.04 : 283.38 = 73.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.04/283.38 = 73.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.04x = 283.38 × 73.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.04x = 20,800.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,800.09/189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.03

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