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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.71, 285.96 and 82.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.71, 285.96 and 82.41 is: 123.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.71 : 285.96 = 82.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.71/285.96 = 82.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.71x = 285.96 × 82.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.71x = 23,565.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,565.96/190.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.57

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