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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.63, 285.85 and 82.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.63, 285.85 and 82.38 is: 123.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.63 : 285.85 = 82.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.63/285.85 = 82.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.63x = 285.85 × 82.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.63x = 23,548.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,548.32/190.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.53

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