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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.96, 286.39 and 60.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.96, 286.39 and 60.97 is: 91.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.96 : 286.39 = 60.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.96/286.39 = 60.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.96x = 286.39 × 60.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.96x = 17,459.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,459.77/190.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.43

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