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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.37, 285.54 and 82.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.37, 285.54 and 82.23 is: 123.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.37 : 285.54 = 82.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.37/285.54 = 82.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.37x = 285.54 × 82.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.37x = 23,479.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,479.95/190.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.34

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