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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.48, 285.60 and 126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.48, 285.60 and 126.28 is: 189.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.48 : 285.60 = 126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.48/285.60 = 126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.48x = 285.60 × 126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.48x = 36,065.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,065.57/190.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.34

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