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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.59, 285.89 and 46.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.59, 285.89 and 46.31 is: 69.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.59 : 285.89 = 46.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.59/285.89 = 46.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.59x = 285.89 × 46.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.59x = 13,240.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,240.40/190.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.47

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