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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.23, 285.35 and 60.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.23, 285.35 and 60.23 is: 90.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.23 : 285.35 = 60.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.23/285.35 = 60.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.23x = 285.35 × 60.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.23x = 17,186.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,186.63/190.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.35

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