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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.62, 263.18 and 135.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.62, 263.18 and 135.41 is: 186.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.62 : 263.18 = 135.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.62/263.18 = 135.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.62x = 263.18 × 135.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.62x = 35,637.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,637.20/190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.95

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