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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.35, 283.94 and 73.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.35, 283.94 and 73.73 is: 110.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.35 : 283.94 = 73.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.35/283.94 = 73.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.35x = 283.94 × 73.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.35x = 20,933.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,933.66/189.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.56

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