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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.43, 285.74 and 80.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.43, 285.74 and 80.82 is: 121.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.43 : 285.74 = 80.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.43/285.74 = 80.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.43x = 285.74 × 80.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.43x = 23,093.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,093.10/190.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.27

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