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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.63, 285.94 and 75.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.63, 285.94 and 75.04 is: 112.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.63 : 285.94 = 75.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.63/285.94 = 75.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.63x = 285.94 × 75.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.63x = 21,456.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,456.04/190.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.55

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