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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.77, 286.16 and 60.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.77, 286.16 and 60.78 is: 91.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.77 : 286.16 = 60.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.77/286.16 = 60.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.77x = 286.16 × 60.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.77x = 17,392.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,392.80/190.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.17

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