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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.25, 285.47 and 129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.25, 285.47 and 129.24 is: 193.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.25 : 285.47 = 129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.25/285.47 = 129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.25x = 285.47 × 129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.25x = 36,893.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,893.50/190.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.93

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