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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.93, 262.98 and 135.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.93, 262.98 and 135.57 is: 186.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.93 : 262.98 = 135.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.93/262.98 = 135.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.93x = 262.98 × 135.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.93x = 35,652.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,652.20/190.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.73

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