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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.43, 285.60 and 62.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.43, 285.60 and 62.18 is: 93.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.43 : 285.60 = 62.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.43/285.60 = 62.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.43x = 285.60 × 62.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.43x = 17,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,757.18/190.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.25

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