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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.13, 262.59 and 187.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.13, 262.59 and 187.57 is: 259.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.13 : 262.59 = 187.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.13/262.59 = 187.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.13x = 262.59 × 187.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.13x = 49,253.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,253.35/190.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.05

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