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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.14, 285.09 and 129.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.14, 285.09 and 129.30 is: 193.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.14 : 285.09 = 129.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.14/285.09 = 129.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.14x = 285.09 × 129.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.14x = 36,862.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,862.14/190.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.87

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