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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.91, 284.90 and 74.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.91, 284.90 and 74.33 is: 111.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.91 : 284.90 = 74.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.91/284.90 = 74.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.91x = 284.90 × 74.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.91x = 21,176.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,176.62/189.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.51

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