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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.70, 284.24 and 74.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.70, 284.24 and 74.07 is: 110.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.70 : 284.24 = 74.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.70/284.24 = 74.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.70x = 284.24 × 74.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.70x = 21,053.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,053.84/189.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.99

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