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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.04, 262.37 and 131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.04, 262.37 and 131.90 is: 182.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.04 : 262.37 = 131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.04/262.37 = 131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.04x = 262.37 × 131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.04x = 34,605.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,605.94/190.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.10

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