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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.75, 286.13 and 62.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.75, 286.13 and 62.50 is: 93.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.75 : 286.13 = 62.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.75/286.13 = 62.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.75x = 286.13 × 62.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.75x = 17,882.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,882.81/190.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.75

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