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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.36, 285.55 and 60.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.36, 285.55 and 60.36 is: 90.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.36 : 285.55 = 60.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.36/285.55 = 60.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.36x = 285.55 × 60.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.36x = 17,235.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,235.15/190.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.54

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