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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.57, 285.57 and 74.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.57, 285.57 and 74.90 is: 112.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.57 : 285.57 = 74.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.57/285.57 = 74.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.57x = 285.57 × 74.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.57x = 21,389.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,389.19/190.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.24

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