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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.21, 285.13 and 129.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.21, 285.13 and 129.35 is: 193.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.21 : 285.13 = 129.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.21/285.13 = 129.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.21x = 285.13 × 129.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.21x = 36,881.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,881.57/190.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.90

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