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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.89, 286.20 and 81.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.89, 286.20 and 81.27 is: 121.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.89 : 286.20 = 81.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.89/286.20 = 81.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.89x = 286.20 × 81.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.89x = 23,259.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,259.47/190.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.85

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