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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.22, 285.26 and 60.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.22, 285.26 and 60.21 is: 90.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.22 : 285.26 = 60.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.22/285.26 = 60.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.22x = 285.26 × 60.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.22x = 17,175.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,175.66/190.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.30

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