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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.33, 285.44 and 82.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.33, 285.44 and 82.09 is: 123.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.33 : 285.44 = 82.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.33/285.44 = 82.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.33x = 285.44 × 82.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.33x = 23,431.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,431.77/190.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.11

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