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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.69, 286.13 and 82.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.69, 286.13 and 82.49 is: 123.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.69 : 286.13 = 82.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.69/286.13 = 82.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.69x = 286.13 × 82.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.69x = 23,601.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,601.64/190.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.77

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