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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.68, 286.08 and 62.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.68, 286.08 and 62.43 is: 93.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.68 : 286.08 = 62.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.68/286.08 = 62.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.68x = 286.08 × 62.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.68x = 17,859.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,859.97/190.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.66

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