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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.03, 262.05 and 141.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.03, 262.05 and 141.02 is: 194.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.03 : 262.05 = 141.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.03/262.05 = 141.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.03x = 262.05 × 141.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.03x = 36,954.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,954.29/190.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.47

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