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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.53, 285.80 and 62.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.53, 285.80 and 62.28 is: 93.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.53 : 285.80 = 62.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.53/285.80 = 62.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.53x = 285.80 × 62.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.53x = 17,799.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,799.83/190.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.42

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