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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.41, 283.97 and 73.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.41, 283.97 and 73.84 is: 110.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.41 : 283.97 = 73.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.41/283.97 = 73.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.41x = 283.97 × 73.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.41x = 20,967.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,967.63/189.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.70

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