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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.80, 286.13 and 53.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.80, 286.13 and 53.84 is: 80.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.80 : 286.13 = 53.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.80/286.13 = 53.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.80x = 286.13 × 53.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.80x = 15,406.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,406.09/190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.74

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