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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.28, 283.85 and 73.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.28, 283.85 and 73.67 is: 110.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.28 : 283.85 = 73.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.28/283.85 = 73.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.28x = 283.85 × 73.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.28x = 20,909.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,909.44/189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.47

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