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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.21, 283.74 and 73.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.21, 283.74 and 73.65 is: 110.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.21 : 283.74 = 73.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.21/283.74 = 73.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.21x = 283.74 × 73.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.21x = 20,897.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,897.45/189.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.45

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