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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.76, 285.96 and 82.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.76, 285.96 and 82.52 is: 123.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.76 : 285.96 = 82.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.76/285.96 = 82.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.76x = 285.96 × 82.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.76x = 23,597.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,597.42/190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.70

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