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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.22, 285.41 and 60.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.22, 285.41 and 60.23 is: 90.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.22 : 285.41 = 60.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.22/285.41 = 60.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.22x = 285.41 × 60.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.22x = 17,191.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,191.11/190.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.38

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