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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.97, 284.78 and 74.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.97, 284.78 and 74.49 is: 111.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.97 : 284.78 = 74.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.97/284.78 = 74.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.97x = 284.78 × 74.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.97x = 21,212.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,212.89/189.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.67

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