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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.24, 262.28 and 124.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.24, 262.28 and 124.62 is: 171.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.24 : 262.28 = 124.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.24/262.28 = 124.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.24x = 262.28 × 124.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.24x = 32,685.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,685.33/190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.81

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