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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.78, 284.60 and 74.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.78, 284.60 and 74.17 is: 111.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.78 : 284.60 = 74.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.78/284.60 = 74.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.78x = 284.60 × 74.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.78x = 21,106.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,106.99/189.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.22

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