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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.34, 285.50 and 60.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.34, 285.50 and 60.34 is: 90.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.34 : 285.50 = 60.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.34/285.50 = 60.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.34x = 285.50 × 60.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.34x = 17,227.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,227.07/190.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.51

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