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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.07, 262.21 and 148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.07, 262.21 and 148.05 is: 204.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.07 : 262.21 = 148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.07/262.21 = 148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.07x = 262.21 × 148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.07x = 38,821.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,821.25/190.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.25

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