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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.60, 285.54 and 126.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.60, 285.54 and 126.34 is: 189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.60 : 285.54 = 126.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.60/285.54 = 126.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.60x = 285.54 × 126.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.60x = 36,075.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,075.12/190.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.27

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