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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.01, 262.34 and 131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.01, 262.34 and 131.01 is: 180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.01 : 262.34 = 131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.01/262.34 = 131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.01x = 262.34 × 131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.01x = 34,368.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,368.51/190.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.88

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