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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.76, 286.12 and 62.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.76, 286.12 and 62.50 is: 93.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.76 : 286.12 = 62.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.76/286.12 = 62.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.76x = 286.12 × 62.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.76x = 17,882.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,882.50/190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.74

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