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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.45, 285.75 and 74.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.45, 285.75 and 74.97 is: 112.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.45 : 285.75 = 74.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.45/285.75 = 74.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.45x = 285.75 × 74.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.45x = 21,422.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,422.68/190.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.48

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