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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.79, 286.38 and 82.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.79, 286.38 and 82.65 is: 124.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.79 : 286.38 = 82.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.79/286.38 = 82.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.79x = 286.38 × 82.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.79x = 23,669.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,669.31/190.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.06

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