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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.28, 285.44 and 53.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.28, 285.44 and 53.33 is: 79.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.28 : 285.44 = 53.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.28/285.44 = 53.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.28x = 285.44 × 53.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.28x = 15,221.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,221.18/190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.99

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