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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.19, 285.23 and 74.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.19, 285.23 and 74.61 is: 111.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.19 : 285.23 = 74.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.19/285.23 = 74.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.19x = 285.23 × 74.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.19x = 21,281.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,281.79/190.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.90

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