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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.65, 263.16 and 135.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.65, 263.16 and 135.55 is: 187.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.65 : 263.16 = 135.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.65/263.16 = 135.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.65x = 263.16 × 135.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.65x = 35,670.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,670.00/190.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.10

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