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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.22, 283.79 and 73.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.22, 283.79 and 73.67 is: 110.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.22 : 283.79 = 73.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.22/283.79 = 73.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.22x = 283.79 × 73.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.22x = 20,905.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,905.02/189.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.48

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