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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.51, 262.91 and 128.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.51, 262.91 and 128.46 is: 177.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.51 : 262.91 = 128.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.51/262.91 = 128.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.51x = 262.91 × 128.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.51x = 33,773.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,773.74/190.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.28

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