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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.46, 262.80 and 128.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.46, 262.80 and 128.39 is: 177.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.46 : 262.80 = 128.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.46/262.80 = 128.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.46x = 262.80 × 128.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.46x = 33,740.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,740.89/190.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.15

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