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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.07, 261.64 and 148.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.07, 261.64 and 148.55 is: 204.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.07 : 261.64 = 148.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.07/261.64 = 148.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.07x = 261.64 × 148.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.07x = 38,866.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,866.62/190.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.49

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