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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.99, 286.38 and 82.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.99, 286.38 and 82.79 is: 124.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.99 : 286.38 = 82.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.99/286.38 = 82.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.99x = 286.38 × 82.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.99x = 23,709.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,709.40/190.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.14

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