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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.08, 284.95 and 74.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.08, 284.95 and 74.49 is: 111.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.08 : 284.95 = 74.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.08/284.95 = 74.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.08x = 284.95 × 74.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.08x = 21,225.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,225.55/190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.67

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