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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.44, 284.94 and 126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.44, 284.94 and 126 is: 188.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.44 : 284.94 = 126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.44/284.94 = 126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.44x = 284.94 × 126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.44x = 35,902.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,902.44/190.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.52

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