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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.11, 262.61 and 135.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.11, 262.61 and 135.03 is: 186.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.11 : 262.61 = 135.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.11/262.61 = 135.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.11x = 262.61 × 135.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.11x = 35,459.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,459.55/190.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.52

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