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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.75, 263.26 and 128.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.75, 263.26 and 128.71 is: 177.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.75 : 263.26 = 128.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.75/263.26 = 128.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.75x = 263.26 × 128.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.75x = 33,884.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,884.19/190.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.64

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