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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.51, 262.78 and 135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.51, 262.78 and 135.32 is: 186.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.51 : 262.78 = 135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.51/262.78 = 135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.51x = 262.78 × 135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.51x = 35,559.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,559.79/190.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.66

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