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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190, 284.88 and 129.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190, 284.88 and 129.04 is: 193.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190 : 284.88 = 129.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190/284.88 = 129.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190x = 284.88 × 129.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190x = 36,760.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,760.92/190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.48

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