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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.29, 262.80 and 131.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.29, 262.80 and 131.43 is: 181.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.29 : 262.80 = 131.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.29/262.80 = 131.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.29x = 262.80 × 131.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.29x = 34,539.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,539.80/190.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.51

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