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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.06, 285.07 and 53.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.06, 285.07 and 53.10 is: 79.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.06 : 285.07 = 53.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.06/285.07 = 53.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.06x = 285.07 × 53.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.06x = 15,137.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,137.18/190.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.65

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