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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.26, 262.28 and 128.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.26, 262.28 and 128.06 is: 176.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.26 : 262.28 = 128.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.26/262.28 = 128.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.26x = 262.28 × 128.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.26x = 33,587.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,587.59/190.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.54

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