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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.60, 285.89 and 82.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.60, 285.89 and 82.31 is: 123.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.60 : 285.89 = 82.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.60/285.89 = 82.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.60x = 285.89 × 82.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.60x = 23,529.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,529.76/190.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.45

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