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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.67, 284.44 and 74.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.67, 284.44 and 74.08 is: 111.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.67 : 284.44 = 74.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.67/284.44 = 74.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.67x = 284.44 × 74.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.67x = 21,071.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,071.42/189.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.10

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