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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.54, 262.70 and 128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.54, 262.70 and 128.28 is: 176.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.54 : 262.70 = 128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.54/262.70 = 128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.54x = 262.70 × 128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.54x = 33,699.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,699.16/190.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.86

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