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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.85, 286.28 and 53.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.85, 286.28 and 53.90 is: 80.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.85 : 286.28 = 53.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.85/286.28 = 53.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.85x = 286.28 × 53.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.85x = 15,430.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,430.72/190.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.85

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