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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.44, 284.14 and 73.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.44, 284.14 and 73.82 is: 110.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.44 : 284.14 = 73.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.44/284.14 = 73.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.44x = 284.14 × 73.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.44x = 20,975.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,975.21/189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.72

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