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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.40, 285.63 and 53.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.40, 285.63 and 53.46 is: 80.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.40 : 285.63 = 53.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.40/285.63 = 53.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.40x = 285.63 × 53.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.40x = 15,269.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,269.75/190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.20

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