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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.42, 285.54 and 62.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.42, 285.54 and 62.14 is: 93.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.42 : 285.54 = 62.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.42/285.54 = 62.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.42x = 285.54 × 62.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.42x = 17,743.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,743.46/190.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.18

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