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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.33, 285.21 and 129.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.33, 285.21 and 129.25 is: 193.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.33 : 285.21 = 129.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.33/285.21 = 129.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.33x = 285.21 × 129.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.33x = 36,863.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,863.39/190.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.68

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