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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.38, 262.29 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.38, 262.29 and 131.31 is: 180.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.38 : 262.29 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.38/262.29 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.38x = 262.29 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.38x = 34,441.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,441.30/190.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.91

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