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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.24, 285.40 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.24, 285.40 and 135.50 is: 203.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.24 : 285.40 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.24/285.40 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.24x = 285.40 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.24x = 38,669.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,669.93/190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.27

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