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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.52, 285.63 and 74.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.52, 285.63 and 74.95 is: 112.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.52 : 285.63 = 74.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.52/285.63 = 74.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.52x = 285.63 × 74.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.52x = 21,407.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,407.97/190.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.37

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