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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.57, 284.27 and 74.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.57, 284.27 and 74.01 is: 110.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.57 : 284.27 = 74.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.57/284.27 = 74.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.57x = 284.27 × 74.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.57x = 21,038.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,038.45/189.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.98

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