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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.01, 284.96 and 53.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.01, 284.96 and 53.02 is: 79.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.01 : 284.96 = 53.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.01/284.96 = 53.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.01x = 284.96 × 53.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.01x = 15,108.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,108.58/190.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.51

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