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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.92, 286.33 and 82.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.92, 286.33 and 82.70 is: 124.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.92 : 286.33 = 82.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.92/286.33 = 82.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.92x = 286.33 × 82.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.92x = 23,679.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,679.49/190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.03

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