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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.99, 286.49 and 82.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.99, 286.49 and 82.66 is: 123.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.99 : 286.49 = 82.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.99/286.49 = 82.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.99x = 286.49 × 82.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.99x = 23,681.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,681.26/190.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.99

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