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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.39, 285.59 and 60.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.39, 285.59 and 60.39 is: 90.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.39 : 285.59 = 60.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.39/285.59 = 60.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.39x = 285.59 × 60.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.39x = 17,246.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,246.09/190.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.58

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