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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.67, 286.01 and 126.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.67, 286.01 and 126.53 is: 189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.67 : 286.01 = 126.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.67/286.01 = 126.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.67x = 286.01 × 126.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.67x = 36,188.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,188.85/190.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.80

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