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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.62, 285.88 and 53.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.62, 285.88 and 53.66 is: 80.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.62 : 285.88 = 53.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.62/285.88 = 53.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.62x = 285.88 × 53.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.62x = 15,338.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,338.76/190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.47

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