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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.14, 285.31 and 74.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.14, 285.31 and 74.62 is: 111.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.14 : 285.31 = 74.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.14/285.31 = 74.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.14x = 285.31 × 74.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.14x = 21,289.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,289.83/190.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.97

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