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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.81, 286.22 and 60.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.81, 286.22 and 60.85 is: 91.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.81 : 286.22 = 60.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.81/286.22 = 60.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.81x = 286.22 × 60.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.81x = 17,414.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,414.75/190.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.27

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