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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.26, 262.53 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.26, 262.53 and 131.31 is: 181.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.26 : 262.53 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.26/262.53 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.26x = 262.53 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.26x = 34,472.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,472.81/190.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.19

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