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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.26, 262.59 and 128.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.26, 262.59 and 128.04 is: 176.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.26 : 262.59 = 128.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.26/262.59 = 128.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.26x = 262.59 × 128.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.26x = 33,622.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,622.02/190.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.72

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