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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.24, 262.29 and 145.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.24, 262.29 and 145.96 is: 201.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.24 : 262.29 = 145.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.24/262.29 = 145.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.24x = 262.29 × 145.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.24x = 38,283.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,283.85/190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.24

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