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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.24, 262.26 and 128.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.24, 262.26 and 128.04 is: 176.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.24 : 262.26 = 128.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.24/262.26 = 128.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.24x = 262.26 × 128.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.24x = 33,579.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,579.77/190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.51

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