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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.05, 285.63 and 128.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.05, 285.63 and 128.53 is: 193.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.05 : 285.63 = 128.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.05/285.63 = 128.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.05x = 285.63 × 128.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.05x = 36,712.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,712.02/190.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.17

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