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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.17, 285.20 and 61.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.17, 285.20 and 61.89 is: 92.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.17 : 285.20 = 61.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.17/285.20 = 61.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.17x = 285.20 × 61.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.17x = 17,650.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,650.72/190.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.82

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