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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.22, 285.35 and 53.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.22, 285.35 and 53.27 is: 79.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.22 : 285.35 = 53.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.22/285.35 = 53.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.22x = 285.35 × 53.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.22x = 15,198.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,198.90/190.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.90

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