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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.43, 285.47 and 74.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.43, 285.47 and 74.79 is: 112.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.43 : 285.47 = 74.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.43/285.47 = 74.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.43x = 285.47 × 74.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.43x = 21,350.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,350.30/190.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.12

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