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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.48, 284.27 and 73.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.48, 284.27 and 73.93 is: 110.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.48 : 284.27 = 73.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.48/284.27 = 73.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.48x = 284.27 × 73.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.48x = 21,016.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,016.08/189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.91

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