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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.75, 286.16 and 60.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.75, 286.16 and 60.77 is: 91.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.75 : 286.16 = 60.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.75/286.16 = 60.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.75x = 286.16 × 60.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.75x = 17,389.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,389.94/190.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.17

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