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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.62, 285.78 and 82.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.62, 285.78 and 82.49 is: 123.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.62 : 285.78 = 82.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.62/285.78 = 82.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.62x = 285.78 × 82.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.62x = 23,572.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,572.41/190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.66

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