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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.48, 285.58 and 128.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.48, 285.58 and 128.63 is: 192.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.48 : 285.58 = 128.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.48/285.58 = 128.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.48x = 285.58 × 128.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.48x = 36,734.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,734.15/190.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.85

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