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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.58, 262.53 and 135.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.58, 262.53 and 135.23 is: 186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.58 : 262.53 = 135.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.58/262.53 = 135.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.58x = 262.53 × 135.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.58x = 35,500.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,500.62/190.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.28

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