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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.53, 285.74 and 53.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.53, 285.74 and 53.58 is: 80.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.53 : 285.74 = 53.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.53/285.74 = 53.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.53x = 285.74 × 53.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.53x = 15,309.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,309.68/190.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.35

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