Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Changes in Contingent Consideration (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 17.4
Acquisitions	0.0
Measurement adjustments recorded to earnings	(0.3)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(1.0)
Ending balance	$ 16.1

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