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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.28, 262.69 and 131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.28, 262.69 and 131.60 is: 181.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.28 : 262.69 = 131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.28/262.69 = 131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.28x = 262.69 × 131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.28x = 34,570.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,570.00/190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.68

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