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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.84, 286.21 and 53.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.84, 286.21 and 53.89 is: 80.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.84 : 286.21 = 53.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.84/286.21 = 53.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.84x = 286.21 × 53.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.84x = 15,423.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,423.86/190.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.82

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