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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.42, 285.63 and 74.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.42, 285.63 and 74.86 is: 112.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.42 : 285.63 = 74.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.42/285.63 = 74.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.42x = 285.63 × 74.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.42x = 21,382.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,382.26/190.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.29

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