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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.15, 285.07 and 74.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.15, 285.07 and 74.62 is: 111.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.15 : 285.07 = 74.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.15/285.07 = 74.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.15x = 285.07 × 74.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.15x = 21,272.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,272.23/190.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.87

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