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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.26, 285.50 and 82.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.26, 285.50 and 82.05 is: 123.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.26 : 285.50 = 82.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.26/285.50 = 82.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.26x = 285.50 × 82.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.26x = 23,425.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,425.28/190.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.12

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