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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.46, 262.74 and 128.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.46, 262.74 and 128.30 is: 176.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.46 : 262.74 = 128.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.46/262.74 = 128.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.46x = 262.74 × 128.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.46x = 33,708.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,708.23/190.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.98

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