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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.21, 262.49 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.21, 262.49 and 102.88 is: 141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.21 : 262.49 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.21/262.49 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.21x = 262.49 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.21x = 27,004.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,004.39/190.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.97

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