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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.94, 284.84 and 74.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.94, 284.84 and 74.30 is: 111.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.94 : 284.84 = 74.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.94/284.84 = 74.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.94x = 284.84 × 74.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.94x = 21,163.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,163.61/189.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.42

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