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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.41, 284.15 and 73.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.41, 284.15 and 73.89 is: 110.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.41 : 284.15 = 73.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.41/284.15 = 73.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.41x = 284.15 × 73.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.41x = 20,995.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,995.84/189.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.85

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