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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.39, 262.67 and 128.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.39, 262.67 and 128.29 is: 176.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.39 : 262.67 = 128.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.39/262.67 = 128.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.39x = 262.67 × 128.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.39x = 33,696.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,696.62/190.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.99

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