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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.19, 283.79 and 73.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.19, 283.79 and 73.69 is: 110.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.19 : 283.79 = 73.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.19/283.79 = 73.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.19x = 283.79 × 73.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.19x = 20,912.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,912.49/189.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.54

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