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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.62, 285.87 and 62.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.62, 285.87 and 62.34 is: 93.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.62 : 285.87 = 62.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.62/285.87 = 62.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.62x = 285.87 × 62.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.62x = 17,821.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,821.14/190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.49

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