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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.38, 285.63 and 74.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.38, 285.63 and 74.85 is: 112.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.38 : 285.63 = 74.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.38/285.63 = 74.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.38x = 285.63 × 74.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.38x = 21,379.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,379.41/190.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.30

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