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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.02, 285 and 53.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.02, 285 and 53.09 is: 79.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.02 : 285 = 53.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.02/285 = 53.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.02x = 285 × 53.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.02x = 15,130.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,130.65/190.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.63

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