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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.86, 286.33 and 60.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.86, 286.33 and 60.87 is: 91.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.86 : 286.33 = 60.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.86/286.33 = 60.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.86x = 286.33 × 60.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.86x = 17,427.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,427.48/190.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.31

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