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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.99, 286.50 and 52.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.99, 286.50 and 52.17 is: 78.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.99 : 286.50 = 52.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.99/286.50 = 52.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.99x = 286.50 × 52.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.99x = 14,945.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,945.14/190.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.25

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