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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.13, 285.20 and 53.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.13, 285.20 and 53.18 is: 79.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.13 : 285.20 = 53.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.13/285.20 = 53.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.13x = 285.20 × 53.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.13x = 15,166.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,166.94/190.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.77

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