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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.51, 285.92 and 82.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.51, 285.92 and 82.38 is: 123.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.51 : 285.92 = 82.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.51/285.92 = 82.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.51x = 285.92 × 82.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.51x = 23,554.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,554.09/190.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.64

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