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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190, 262 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190, 262 and 131.76 is: 181.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190 : 262 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190/262 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190x = 262 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190x = 34,521.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,521.12/190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.69

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