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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.57, 285.90 and 58.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.57, 285.90 and 58.81 is: 88.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.57 : 285.90 = 58.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.57/285.90 = 58.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.57x = 285.90 × 58.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.57x = 16,813.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,813.92/190.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.23

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