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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.10, 285.15 and 53.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.10, 285.15 and 53.14 is: 79.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.10 : 285.15 = 53.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.10/285.15 = 53.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.10x = 285.15 × 53.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.10x = 15,153.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,153.65/190.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.72

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