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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.19, 262.27 and 124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.19, 262.27 and 124.72 is: 171.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.19 : 262.27 = 124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.19/262.27 = 124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.19x = 262.27 × 124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.19x = 32,709.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,709.81/190.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.98

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