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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.26, 285.20 and 74.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.26, 285.20 and 74.60 is: 111.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.26 : 285.20 = 74.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.26/285.20 = 74.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.26x = 285.20 × 74.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.26x = 21,275.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,275.92/190.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.83

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