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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.80, 286.17 and 82.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.80, 286.17 and 82.59 is: 123.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.80 : 286.17 = 82.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.80/286.17 = 82.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.80x = 286.17 × 82.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.80x = 23,634.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,634.78/190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.87

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