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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.77, 286.18 and 51.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.77, 286.18 and 51.95 is: 77.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.77 : 286.18 = 51.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.77/286.18 = 51.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.77x = 286.18 × 51.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.77x = 14,867.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,867.05/190.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.93

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