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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.43, 285.67 and 60.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.43, 285.67 and 60.44 is: 90.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.43 : 285.67 = 60.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.43/285.67 = 60.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.43x = 285.67 × 60.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.43x = 17,265.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,265.89/190.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.67

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