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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190, 285.02 and 61.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190, 285.02 and 61.75 is: 92.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190 : 285.02 = 61.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190/285.02 = 61.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190x = 285.02 × 61.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190x = 17,599.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,599.99/190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.63

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