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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.65, 285.93 and 53.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.65, 285.93 and 53.65 is: 80.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.65 : 285.93 = 53.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.65/285.93 = 53.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.65x = 285.93 × 53.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.65x = 15,340.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,340.14/190.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.46

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