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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.48, 285.65 and 60.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.48, 285.65 and 60.44 is: 90.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.48 : 285.65 = 60.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.48/285.65 = 60.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.48x = 285.65 × 60.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.48x = 17,264.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,264.38/190.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.64

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