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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.24, 285.35 and 61.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.24, 285.35 and 61.99 is: 92.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.24 : 285.35 = 61.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.24/285.35 = 61.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.24x = 285.35 × 61.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.24x = 17,687.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,687.50/190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.98

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