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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.44, 284.06 and 73.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.44, 284.06 and 73.92 is: 110.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.44 : 284.06 = 73.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.44/284.06 = 73.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.44x = 284.06 × 73.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.44x = 20,997.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,997.72/189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.84

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