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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.98, 284.92 and 74.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.98, 284.92 and 74.37 is: 111.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.98 : 284.92 = 74.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.98/284.92 = 74.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.98x = 284.92 × 74.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.98x = 21,189.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,189.50/189.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.54

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