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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.83, 286.22 and 53.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.83, 286.22 and 53.87 is: 80.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.83 : 286.22 = 53.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.83/286.22 = 53.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.83x = 286.22 × 53.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.83x = 15,417.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,417.24/190.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.79

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