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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.74, 283.10 and 60.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.74, 283.10 and 60.49 is: 90.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.74 : 283.10 = 60.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.74/283.10 = 60.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.74x = 283.10 × 60.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.74x = 17,123.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,123.30/188.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.73

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