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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.09, 285.03 and 60.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.09, 285.03 and 60.04 is: 90.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.09 : 285.03 = 60.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.09/285.03 = 60.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.09x = 285.03 × 60.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.09x = 17,113.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,113.20/190.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.03

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