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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.56, 285.83 and 74.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.56, 285.83 and 74.99 is: 112.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.56 : 285.83 = 74.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.56/285.83 = 74.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.56x = 285.83 × 74.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.56x = 21,432.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,432.59/190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.47

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