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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.36, 261.29 and 190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.36, 261.29 and 190.36 is: 261.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.36 : 261.29 = 190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.36/261.29 = 190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.36x = 261.29 × 190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.36x = 49,739.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,739.16/190.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.29

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