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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.56, 263 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.56, 263 and 124.20 is: 171.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.56 : 263 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.56/263 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.56x = 263 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.56x = 32,664.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,664.60/190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.41

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