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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.33, 285.49 and 53.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.33, 285.49 and 53.36 is: 80.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.33 : 285.49 = 53.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.33/285.49 = 53.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.33x = 285.49 × 53.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.33x = 15,232.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,232.45/190.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.03

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