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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.74, 286.14 and 82.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.74, 286.14 and 82.53 is: 123.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.74 : 286.14 = 82.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.74/286.14 = 82.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.74x = 286.14 × 82.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.74x = 23,615.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,615.13/190.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.81

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