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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.51, 285.78 and 60.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.51, 285.78 and 60.50 is: 90.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.51 : 285.78 = 60.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.51/285.78 = 60.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.51x = 285.78 × 60.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.51x = 17,289.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,289.69/190.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.75

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