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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.17, 283.78 and 73.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.17, 283.78 and 73.62 is: 110.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.17 : 283.78 = 73.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.17/283.78 = 73.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.17x = 283.78 × 73.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.17x = 20,890.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,890.64/189.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.43

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