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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.81, 286.27 and 82.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.81, 286.27 and 82.58 is: 123.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.81 : 286.27 = 82.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.81/286.27 = 82.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.81x = 286.27 × 82.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.81x = 23,640.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,640.18/190.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.89

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