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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.95, 286.42 and 82.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.95, 286.42 and 82.81 is: 124.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.95 : 286.42 = 82.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.95/286.42 = 82.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.95x = 286.42 × 82.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.95x = 23,718.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,718.44/190.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.21

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