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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.97, 286.47 and 59.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.97, 286.47 and 59.20 is: 88.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.97 : 286.47 = 59.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.97/286.47 = 59.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.97x = 286.47 × 59.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.97x = 16,959.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,959.02/190.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.80

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