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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.18, 262.56 and 140.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.18, 262.56 and 140.86 is: 194.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.18 : 262.56 = 140.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.18/262.56 = 140.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.18x = 262.56 × 140.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.18x = 36,984.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,984.20/190.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.47

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