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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.42, 262.86 and 128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.42, 262.86 and 128.24 is: 177.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.42 : 262.86 = 128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.42/262.86 = 128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.42x = 262.86 × 128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.42x = 33,709.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,709.17/190.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.03

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