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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.59, 285.86 and 53.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.59, 285.86 and 53.63 is: 80.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.59 : 285.86 = 53.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.59/285.86 = 53.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.59x = 285.86 × 53.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.59x = 15,328.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,328.97/190.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.43

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