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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.28, 262.49 and 124.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.28, 262.49 and 124.77 is: 172.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.28 : 262.49 = 124.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.28/262.49 = 124.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.28x = 262.49 × 124.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.28x = 32,750.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,750.25/190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.12

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