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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.21, 285.37 and 60.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.21, 285.37 and 60.22 is: 90.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.21 : 285.37 = 60.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.21/285.37 = 60.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.21x = 285.37 × 60.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.21x = 17,183.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,183.25/190.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.34

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