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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.27, 285.83 and 135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.27, 285.83 and 135.56 is: 203.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.27 : 285.83 = 135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.27/285.83 = 135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.27x = 285.83 × 135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.27x = 38,745.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,745.69/190.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.64

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