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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.85, 263.10 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.85, 263.10 and 135.42 is: 186.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.85 : 263.10 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.85/263.10 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.85x = 263.10 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.85x = 35,629.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,629.00/190.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.69

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