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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.57, 285.87 and 82.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.57, 285.87 and 82.45 is: 123.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.57 : 285.87 = 82.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.57/285.87 = 82.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.57x = 285.87 × 82.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.57x = 23,569.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,569.98/190.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.68

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