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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.38, 285.62 and 82.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.38, 285.62 and 82.18 is: 123.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.38 : 285.62 = 82.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.38/285.62 = 82.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.38x = 285.62 × 82.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.38x = 23,472.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,472.25/190.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.29

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