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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.49, 285.66 and 129.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.49, 285.66 and 129.74 is: 194.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.49 : 285.66 = 129.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.49/285.66 = 129.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.49x = 285.66 × 129.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.49x = 37,060.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,060.10/190.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.56

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