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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.16, 262.11 and 148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.16, 262.11 and 148.64 is: 204.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.16 : 262.11 = 148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.16/262.11 = 148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.16x = 262.11 × 148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.16x = 38,957.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,957.98/190.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.87

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