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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.49, 285.80 and 82.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.49, 285.80 and 82.35 is: 123.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.49 : 285.80 = 82.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.49/285.80 = 82.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.49x = 285.80 × 82.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.49x = 23,535.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,535.22/190.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.55

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