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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.82, 284.67 and 74.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.82, 284.67 and 74.24 is: 111.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.82 : 284.67 = 74.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.82/284.67 = 74.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.82x = 284.67 × 74.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.82x = 21,133.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,133.28/189.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.33

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