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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.17, 262.49 and 134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.17, 262.49 and 134.91 is: 186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.17 : 262.49 = 134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.17/262.49 = 134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.17x = 262.49 × 134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.17x = 35,411.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,411.85/190.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.21

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