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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.18, 262.38 and 135.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.18, 262.38 and 135.01 is: 186.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.18 : 262.38 = 135.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.18/262.38 = 135.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.18x = 262.38 × 135.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.18x = 35,423.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,423.92/190.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.27

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