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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.51, 284.10 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.51, 284.10 and 74.04 is: 111.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.51 : 284.10 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.51/284.10 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.51x = 284.10 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.51x = 21,034.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,034.76/189.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.00

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