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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.49, 285.76 and 60.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.49, 285.76 and 60.45 is: 90.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.49 : 285.76 = 60.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.49/285.76 = 60.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.49x = 285.76 × 60.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.49x = 17,272.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,272.71/190.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.67

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