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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.56, 285.60 and 128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.56, 285.60 and 128.88 is: 193.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.56 : 285.60 = 128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.56/285.60 = 128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.56x = 285.60 × 128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.56x = 36,808.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,808.13/190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.16

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