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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.32, 262.76 and 124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.32, 262.76 and 124.94 is: 172.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.32 : 262.76 = 124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.32/262.76 = 124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.32x = 262.76 × 124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.32x = 32,827.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,827.30/190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.48

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