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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.18, 284.98 and 131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.18, 284.98 and 131.40 is: 196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.18 : 284.98 = 131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.18/284.98 = 131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.18x = 284.98 × 131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.18x = 37,446.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,446.37/190.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.90

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