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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.29, 262.50 and 124.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.29, 262.50 and 124.73 is: 172.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.29 : 262.50 = 124.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.29/262.50 = 124.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.29x = 262.50 × 124.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.29x = 32,740.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,740.31/190.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.05

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