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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.06, 284.99 and 60.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.06, 284.99 and 60.01 is: 89.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.06 : 284.99 = 60.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.06/284.99 = 60.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.06x = 284.99 × 60.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.06x = 17,101.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,101.24/190.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.98

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