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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.39, 285.33 and 129.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.39, 285.33 and 129.91 is: 194.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.39 : 285.33 = 129.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.39/285.33 = 129.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.39x = 285.33 × 129.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.39x = 37,067.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,067.22/190.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.69

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