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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.50, 285.75 and 60.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.50, 285.75 and 60.58 is: 90.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.50 : 285.75 = 60.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.50/285.75 = 60.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.50x = 285.75 × 60.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.50x = 17,310.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,310.74/190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.87

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