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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.26, 285.33 and 53.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.26, 285.33 and 53.27 is: 79.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.26 : 285.33 = 53.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.26/285.33 = 53.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.26x = 285.33 × 53.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.26x = 15,199.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,199.53/190.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.89

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