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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.58, 262.90 and 128.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.58, 262.90 and 128.44 is: 177.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.58 : 262.90 = 128.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.58/262.90 = 128.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.58x = 262.90 × 128.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.58x = 33,766.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,766.88/190.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.18

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