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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.82, 263.43 and 128.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.82, 263.43 and 128.73 is: 177.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.82 : 263.43 = 128.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.82/263.43 = 128.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.82x = 263.43 × 128.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.82x = 33,911.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,911.34/190.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.72

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