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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.89, 284.89 and 74.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.89, 284.89 and 74.35 is: 111.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.89 : 284.89 = 74.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.89/284.89 = 74.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.89x = 284.89 × 74.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.89x = 21,181.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,181.57/189.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.55

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