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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.41, 285.70 and 80.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.41, 285.70 and 80.79 is: 121.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.41 : 285.70 = 80.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.41/285.70 = 80.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.41x = 285.70 × 80.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.41x = 23,081.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,081.70/190.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.22

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