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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.24, 262.36 and 128.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.24, 262.36 and 128.08 is: 176.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.24 : 262.36 = 128.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.24/262.36 = 128.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.24x = 262.36 × 128.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.24x = 33,603.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,603.07/190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.64

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