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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.56, 263.01 and 135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.56, 263.01 and 135.39 is: 186.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.56 : 263.01 = 135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.56/263.01 = 135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.56x = 263.01 × 135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.56x = 35,608.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,608.92/190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.86

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