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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.04, 285.15 and 82.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.04, 285.15 and 82.04 is: 123.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.04 : 285.15 = 82.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.04/285.15 = 82.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.04x = 285.15 × 82.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.04x = 23,393.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,393.71/190.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.10

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