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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.48, 262.68 and 135.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.48, 262.68 and 135.26 is: 186.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.48 : 262.68 = 135.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.48/262.68 = 135.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.48x = 262.68 × 135.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.48x = 35,530.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,530.10/190.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.53

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