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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.38, 262.93 and 131.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.38, 262.93 and 131.53 is: 181.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.38 : 262.93 = 131.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.38/262.93 = 131.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.38x = 262.93 × 131.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.38x = 34,581.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,581.87/190.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.65

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