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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.09, 285.22 and 74.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.09, 285.22 and 74.56 is: 111.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.09 : 285.22 = 74.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.09/285.22 = 74.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.09x = 285.22 × 74.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.09x = 21,266.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,266.07/190.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.88

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