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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.44, 262.62 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.44, 262.62 and 135.18 is: 186.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.44 : 262.62 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.44/262.62 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.44x = 262.62 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.44x = 35,500.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,500.97/190.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.42

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