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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.40, 285.59 and 53.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.40, 285.59 and 53.44 is: 80.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.40 : 285.59 = 53.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.40/285.59 = 53.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.40x = 285.59 × 53.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.40x = 15,260.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,260.23/190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.15

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