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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.44, 285.67 and 82.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.44, 285.67 and 82.23 is: 123.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.44 : 285.67 = 82.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.44/285.67 = 82.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.44x = 285.67 × 82.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.44x = 23,490.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,490.64/190.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.35

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