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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.30, 285.46 and 53.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.30, 285.46 and 53.35 is: 80.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.30 : 285.46 = 53.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.30/285.46 = 53.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.30x = 285.46 × 53.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.30x = 15,227.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,227.86/190.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.02

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