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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.08, 262.35 and 146.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.08, 262.35 and 146.43 is: 202.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.08 : 262.35 = 146.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.08/262.35 = 146.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.08x = 262.35 × 146.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.08x = 38,415.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,415.91/190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.10

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