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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.35, 262.42 and 134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.35, 262.42 and 134.92 is: 186.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.35 : 262.42 = 134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.35/262.42 = 134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.35x = 262.42 × 134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.35x = 35,405.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,405.71/190.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.00

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