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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.03, 262.51 and 141.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.03, 262.51 and 141.13 is: 194.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.03 : 262.51 = 141.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.03/262.51 = 141.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.03x = 262.51 × 141.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.03x = 37,048.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,048.04/190.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.96

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