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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.01, 285.04 and 74.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.01, 285.04 and 74.47 is: 111.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.01 : 285.04 = 74.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.01/285.04 = 74.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.01x = 285.04 × 74.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.01x = 21,226.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,226.58/190.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.71

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