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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.40, 284.09 and 73.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.40, 284.09 and 73.90 is: 110.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.40 : 284.09 = 73.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.40/284.09 = 73.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.40x = 284.09 × 73.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.40x = 20,994.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,994.25/189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.85

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