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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.46, 285.53 and 82.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.46, 285.53 and 82.17 is: 123.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.46 : 285.53 = 82.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.46/285.53 = 82.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.46x = 285.53 × 82.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.46x = 23,462.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,462.21/190.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.19

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