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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.71, 286.15 and 60.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.71, 286.15 and 60.73 is: 91.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.71 : 286.15 = 60.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.71/286.15 = 60.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.71x = 286.15 × 60.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.71x = 17,376.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,376.46/190.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.12

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