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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.82, 286.23 and 62.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.82, 286.23 and 62.57 is: 93.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.82 : 286.23 = 62.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.82/286.23 = 62.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.82x = 286.23 × 62.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.82x = 17,909.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,909.41/190.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.86

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