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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.08, 262.92 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.08, 262.92 and 149.04 is: 206.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.08 : 262.92 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.08/262.92 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.08x = 262.92 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.08x = 39,185.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,185.60/190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.15

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