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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.62, 262.78 and 131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.62, 262.78 and 131.60 is: 181.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.62 : 262.78 = 131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.62/262.78 = 131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.62x = 262.78 × 131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.62x = 34,581.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,581.85/190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.42

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