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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.88, 263.14 and 135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.88, 263.14 and 135.74 is: 187.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.88 : 263.14 = 135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.88/263.14 = 135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.88x = 263.14 × 135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.88x = 35,718.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,718.28/190.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.13

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