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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.62, 262.80 and 135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.62, 262.80 and 135.36 is: 186.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.62 : 262.80 = 135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.62/262.80 = 135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.62x = 262.80 × 135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.62x = 35,572.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,572.61/190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.62

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