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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.74, 284.40 and 67.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.74, 284.40 and 67.91 is: 101.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.74 : 284.40 = 67.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.74/284.40 = 67.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.74x = 284.40 × 67.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.74x = 19,312.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,312.18/189.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.78

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