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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.17, 285.09 and 74.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.17, 285.09 and 74.59 is: 111.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.17 : 285.09 = 74.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.17/285.09 = 74.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.17x = 285.09 × 74.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.17x = 21,265.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,265.22/190.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.82

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