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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.17, 262.50 and 131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.17, 262.50 and 131.24 is: 181.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.17 : 262.50 = 131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.17/262.50 = 131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.17x = 262.50 × 131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.17x = 34,450.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,450.50/190.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.16

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