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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.90, 263.02 and 134.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.90, 263.02 and 134.86 is: 185.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.90 : 263.02 = 134.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.90/263.02 = 134.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.90x = 263.02 × 134.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.90x = 35,469.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,469.88/190.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.81

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