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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.42, 284.13 and 73.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.42, 284.13 and 73.86 is: 110.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.42 : 284.13 = 73.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.42/284.13 = 73.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.42x = 284.13 × 73.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.42x = 20,985.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,985.84/189.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.79

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