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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.01, 285.03 and 53.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.01, 285.03 and 53.06 is: 79.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.01 : 285.03 = 53.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.01/285.03 = 53.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.01x = 285.03 × 53.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.01x = 15,122.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,122.27/190.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.59

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