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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.46, 285.66 and 53.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.46, 285.66 and 53.52 is: 80.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.46 : 285.66 = 53.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.46/285.66 = 53.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.46x = 285.66 × 53.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.46x = 15,288.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,288.52/190.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.27

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