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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.22, 285.19 and 74.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.22, 285.19 and 74.60 is: 111.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.22 : 285.19 = 74.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.22/285.19 = 74.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.22x = 285.19 × 74.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.22x = 21,275.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,275.48/190.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.85

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