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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.83, 286.38 and 82.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.83, 286.38 and 82.56 is: 123.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.83 : 286.38 = 82.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.83/286.38 = 82.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.83x = 286.38 × 82.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.83x = 23,643.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,643.53/190.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.90

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