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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.37, 263.07 and 135.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.37, 263.07 and 135.38 is: 187.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.37 : 263.07 = 135.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.37/263.07 = 135.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.37x = 263.07 × 135.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.37x = 35,613.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,613.10/190.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.08

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