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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.74, 263.25 and 131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.74, 263.25 and 131.82 is: 181.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.74 : 263.25 = 131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.74/263.25 = 131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.74x = 263.25 × 131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.74x = 34,701.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,701.62/190.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.93

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