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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.90, 287.98 and 126.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.90, 287.98 and 126.76 is: 190.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.90 : 287.98 = 126.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.90/287.98 = 126.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.90x = 287.98 × 126.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.90x = 36,504.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,504.34/191.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.23

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