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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.92, 263.28 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.92, 263.28 and 131.88 is: 181.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.92 : 263.28 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.92/263.28 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.92x = 263.28 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.92x = 34,721.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,721.37/190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.86

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