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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.17, 262.43 and 107.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.17, 262.43 and 107.29 is: 148.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.17 : 262.43 = 107.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.17/262.43 = 107.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.17x = 262.43 × 107.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.17x = 28,155.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,155.05/190.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.05

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