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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.66, 285.98 and 62.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.66, 285.98 and 62.41 is: 93.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.66 : 285.98 = 62.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.66/285.98 = 62.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.66x = 285.98 × 62.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.66x = 17,848.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,848.01/190.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.61

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