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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.44, 285.58 and 82.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.44, 285.58 and 82.17 is: 123.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.44 : 285.58 = 82.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.44/285.58 = 82.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.44x = 285.58 × 82.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.44x = 23,466.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,466.11/190.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.22

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