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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.08, 262.44 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.08, 262.44 and 148.80 is: 205.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.08 : 262.44 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.08/262.44 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.08x = 262.44 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.08x = 39,051.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,051.07/190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.45

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