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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.73, 286.27 and 135.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.73, 286.27 and 135.77 is: 203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.73 : 286.27 = 135.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.73/286.27 = 135.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.73x = 286.27 × 135.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.73x = 38,865.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,865.11/190.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.77

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