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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.35, 262.78 and 124.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.35, 262.78 and 124.00 is: 171.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.35 : 262.78 = 124.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.35/262.78 = 124.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.35x = 262.78 × 124.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.35x = 32,583.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,583.75/190.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.18

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