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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.16, 285.26 and 53.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.16, 285.26 and 53.22 is: 79.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.16 : 285.26 = 53.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.16/285.26 = 53.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.16x = 285.26 × 53.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.16x = 15,181.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,181.54/190.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.84

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