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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.01, 285.02 and 53.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.01, 285.02 and 53.05 is: 79.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.01 : 285.02 = 53.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.01/285.02 = 53.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.01x = 285.02 × 53.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.01x = 15,120.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,120.05/190.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.58

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