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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.73, 286.13 and 53.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.73, 286.13 and 53.77 is: 80.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.73 : 286.13 = 53.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.73/286.13 = 53.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.73x = 286.13 × 53.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.73x = 15,384.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,384.63/190.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.66

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