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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.63, 285.99 and 82.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.63, 285.99 and 82.43 is: 123.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.63 : 285.99 = 82.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.63/285.99 = 82.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.63x = 285.99 × 82.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.63x = 23,574.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,574.16/190.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.66

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