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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.51, 285.63 and 126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.51, 285.63 and 126.25 is: 189.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.51 : 285.63 = 126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.51/285.63 = 126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.51x = 285.63 × 126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.51x = 36,060.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,060.79/190.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.29

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