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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.10, 284.97 and 74.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.10, 284.97 and 74.62 is: 111.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.10 : 284.97 = 74.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.10/284.97 = 74.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.10x = 284.97 × 74.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.10x = 21,262.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,262.66/190.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.85

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