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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.50, 285.73 and 82.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.50, 285.73 and 82.27 is: 123.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.50 : 285.73 = 82.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.50/285.73 = 82.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.50x = 285.73 × 82.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.50x = 23,505.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,505.55/190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.39

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