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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.23, 262.26 and 146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.23, 262.26 and 146 is: 201.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.23 : 262.26 = 146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.23/262.26 = 146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.23x = 262.26 × 146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.23x = 38,289.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,289.96/190.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.28

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