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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.05, 261.69 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.05, 261.69 and 148.56 is: 204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.05 : 261.69 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.05/261.69 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.05x = 261.69 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.05x = 38,876.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,876.67/190.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.56

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