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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.44, 285.62 and 82.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.44, 285.62 and 82.22 is: 123.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.44 : 285.62 = 82.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.44/285.62 = 82.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.44x = 285.62 × 82.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.44x = 23,483.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,483.68/190.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.31

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