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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.69, 286.04 and 53.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.69, 286.04 and 53.74 is: 80.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.69 : 286.04 = 53.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.69/286.04 = 53.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.69x = 286.04 × 53.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.69x = 15,371.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,371.54/190.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.61

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