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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.99, 285.00 and 53.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.99, 285.00 and 53.04 is: 79.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.99 : 285.00 = 53.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.99/285.00 = 53.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.99x = 285.00 × 53.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.99x = 15,117.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,117.57/189.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.57

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