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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.38, 262.44 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.38, 262.44 and 135.24 is: 186.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.38 : 262.44 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.38/262.44 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.38x = 262.44 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.38x = 35,492.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,492.39/190.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.43

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