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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.65, 286.11 and 82.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.65, 286.11 and 82.47 is: 123.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.65 : 286.11 = 82.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.65/286.11 = 82.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.65x = 286.11 × 82.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.65x = 23,595.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,595.49/190.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.76

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