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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.27, 263.02 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.27, 263.02 and 135.48 is: 187.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.27 : 263.02 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.27/263.02 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.27x = 263.02 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.27x = 35,633.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,633.27/190.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.28

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