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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.59, 262.96 and 130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.59, 262.96 and 130.80 is: 180.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.59 : 262.96 = 130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.59/262.96 = 130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.59x = 262.96 × 130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.59x = 34,395.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,395.17/190.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.47

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