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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.32, 262.44 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.32, 262.44 and 135 is: 186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.32 : 262.44 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.32/262.44 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.32x = 262.44 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.32x = 35,429.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,429.40/190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.16

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