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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.04, 285.07 and 53.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.04, 285.07 and 53.09 is: 79.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.04 : 285.07 = 53.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.04/285.07 = 53.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.04x = 285.07 × 53.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.04x = 15,134.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,134.95/190.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.64

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