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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.46, 284.15 and 73.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.46, 284.15 and 73.87 is: 110.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.46 : 284.15 = 73.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.46/284.15 = 73.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.46x = 284.15 × 73.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.46x = 20,988.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,988.37/189.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.78

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