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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.63, 285.98 and 62.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.63, 285.98 and 62.38 is: 93.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.63 : 285.98 = 62.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.63/285.98 = 62.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.63x = 285.98 × 62.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.63x = 17,839.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,839.43/190.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.58

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