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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.31, 262.67 and 124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.31, 262.67 and 124.97 is: 172.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.31 : 262.67 = 124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.31/262.67 = 124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.31x = 262.67 × 124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.31x = 32,823.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,823.93/190.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.47

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