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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.21, 285.31 and 61.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.21, 285.31 and 61.96 is: 92.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.21 : 285.31 = 61.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.21/285.31 = 61.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.21x = 285.31 × 61.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.21x = 17,677.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,677.50/190.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.94

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