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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.39, 285.48 and 82.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.39, 285.48 and 82.09 is: 123.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.39 : 285.48 = 82.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.39/285.48 = 82.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.39x = 285.48 × 82.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.39x = 23,435.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,435.05/190.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.09

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